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Microbiology General 4844a5dd

Medium used to isolate M. tuberculosis contains all except ?

A
Malachite green
B
Hen's egg
C
Bromothymol blue
D
Glycerol
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Bromothymol blue Lowenstein-Jensen Medium (LT medium)LJ medium consists of mineral salts, asparagine, glycerol, malachite green and hen's egg.The malachite green prevents the growth of other microorganism on medium.It is used as a primary isolation medium for mycobacteria.Mineral salts are monopotassium phosphate, magnesium or sodium citrate and magnesium sulphate

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