In your ownwords what is the application purpose of macConke

In your ownwords, what is the application purpose of macConkey agar

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Answer : MacConkey agar medium is both a selective and differential medium used in the microbiology laboratory used for the isolation of Gram negative and enteric bacteria based on their ability to carry out lactose fermentation. This medium consists of Peptone, Lactose, Agar, neutral red (pH indicator) and taurocholate shows up lactose fermenters as Pink colonies, while non lactose fermenters are colourless.