Description

Mac Conkey Agar is a nutrient medium for the isolation of Enterobacteriaceae. Gram(-) negative enterobacteria that ferment lactose produce red or pink colonies. Bile salts No. 3 and crystal violet inhibit the growth of gram(+) positive granules. The neutral red indicator changes color with the breakdown of lactose. The neutral red indicator changes color with the breakdown of lactose. It is available in a 100ml vial and is stored at 8-25?C.