Question

eosin methylene blue (emb) agar is commonly used to: identify lactose - fermenting gram - negative bacteria differentiate gram - positive bacteria enhance bacterial motility select for fungi question 8 (1 point) the pour plate method allows bacteria to grow both on the surface and within the agar. true false

Explanation:

Eosin Methylene Blue (EMB) agar contains dyes that react with lactose - fermenting Gram - negative bacteria, allowing their identification. The pour plate method involves adding bacteria to warm agar and then pouring the mixture into a petri dish. This results in bacteria growing both on the surface and within the agar.

Answer:

1. Identify lactose - fermenting Gram - negative bacteria
2. True