A microbiologist inoculates Staphylococcus epidermidis and Escherichia coli into a culture medium. Following incubation, only the E. coli grows in the culture. What is the most likely explanation?
A. The culture medium must be differential.
B. The microbiologist used too much inoculum.
C. The culture is contaminated.
D. The culture medium must be selective.
E. The incubation temperature was incorrect.
Answer: D
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