Which one of the following constituents is ABSENT from Lowenstein-Jensen medium used for the cultivation of mycobacteria?
a. Agar
b. Eggs
c. Glycerol
d. Malachite green
e. Potato starch.
Ayushi Answered question August 14, 2024
e. Potato starch
Lowenstein-Jensen medium, used for cultivating mycobacteria, typically contains agar, eggs, glycerol, and malachite green. Potato starch is not a component of this medium.
Ayushi Answered question August 14, 2024