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21 January, 19:26

What makes MSA growth media selective for Gram

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    It encourages the growth of a group of certain bacteria while inhibiting the growth of others. It contains a high concentration (~7.5%-10%) of salt (NaCl), making it selective for gram positive bacteria Staphylococci (and Micrococcaceae) since this level of NaCl is inhibitory to most other bacteria.
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