What does Mannitol Salt Agar contain?
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Mannitol Salt Agar is a selective and differential medium essential in microbiology labs for identifying certain bacteria. What does Mannitol Salt Agar contain that makes it so effective at distinguishing different species, particularly Staphylococcus aureus? Its unique composition of a high salt concentration, fermentable carbohydrate, and a pH indicator allows for clear differentiation.
