Woyld removing phenylethyl alcohol from PEA alter the medium

Woyld removing phenylethyl alcohol from PEA alter the medium\'s

Solution

Phenylethyl alcohol agar (PEA) medium is a selective media that inhibit the growth of gram-negative bacteria and allows the growth of gram-positive bacteria only. The phenyl ethyl alcohol is responsible for preventing the growth of gram-negative bacteria. So, removing phenyl ethyl alcohol from PEA alter the medium\'s specificity against gram positive bacteria.