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E. coli and a non-lactose fermentation

11 years ago by Dr.E.I 0

MacConkey agar inoculated with lactose-fermenting Escherichia coli (at left) and non-lactose-fermenting Proteus (at right). Lactose-fermenting bacteria appear bright pink, while non-lactose-fermenting bacteria appear colorless. This demonstrates the differential nature of MAC agar.

MacConkey agar inoculated with lactose-fermenting Escherichia coli (at left) and non-lactose-fermenting Proteus (at right).

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