Selective Medium Differs from Differential Medium Because

question 21

Multiple Choice

Selective medium differs from differential medium because

• A) selective medium permits growth of more organisms than differential medium.
• B) selective medium permits growth of a particular microbial type while differential medium is used to distinguish between types of organisms.
• C) differential medium differentiates pathogens from nonpathogens while selective medium grows only pathogens.
• D) differential medium contains growth inhibitors while selective medium does not.

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Definitions:

Subjective Approach

A method based on personal opinions, interpretations, points of view, emotions and judgment.

Financial Accounting

The field of accounting that focuses on reporting a company's financial information to external users, such as investors and creditors.

Probability

The measure of the likelihood that a specific event will occur.

Mutually Exclusive

A statistical term describing events that cannot occur at the same time, implying no overlap in their outcomes.