Question

Xylose lysine deoxycholate (XLD) agar is better selective medium than the deoxycholate citrate agar (DCA) because

a.

it is selective

b.

it imparts better growth

c.

it contains high salt concentration

d.

it is less inhibitory to S. Dysentriae and S. flexneri

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Answer: (d).it is less inhibitory to S. Dysentriae and S. flexneri

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