Culture medium for corynebacterium diphtheria_______________?

Correct answer: A. Loefflers serum slope

  • A. Loefflers serum slope
  • B. Mc Conkey
  • C. Saboraud agar
  • D. Lowenstein Jensen medium

Explanation

Loeffler's serum slope supports rapid growth and enhances metachromatic granules in Corynebacterium diphtheriae, helping its recognition. Sabouraud agar is mainly used for fungi, whereas Lowenstein-Jensen medium is used for mycobacteria.

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