Most used selective medium for streptococcus mutans is:____________?
Correct answer: C. Mitus salivarius bacitracin agar
- A. Mac conkey medium
- B. Nutrient agar
- C. Mitus salivarius bacitracin agar
- D. Tellurite medium
Explanation
Mitis salivarius bacitracin agar is the classic selective medium for isolating and counting Streptococcus mutans from plaque or saliva. Bacitracin suppresses many competing oral organisms.
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