P2. Mannitol Salt Agar Flashcards
1
Q
original color of MSA?
A
light/salmon pink
2
Q
MSA is selective for?
A
Staphylococcus spp.
3
Q
Selective inhibitors?
A
High Concentrations of Salt (7.5%)
4
Q
Differential indicators?
A
Phenol Red
turns yellow with acid
5
Q
MSA contains high salt concentration since ____ can tolerate this.
A
Staph. aureus
6
Q
Mannitol Fermenter Color?
A
Yellow
7
Q
Non-mannitol fermenter color
A
Dark Pink
