The bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae causes the sexually-transmitted infection gonorrhea.  Although it can be isolated from the vagina, there are numerous normal biota in that location as well.  To generate a pure culture of this pathogenic bacterium, the best choice is a(n) ________.

A. selective medium
B. enrichment medium
C. differential medium
D. liquid medium


Answer: A

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