Which type of medium is able to distinguish different species or types of microorganisms based on an observable change in the colonies or in the medium?
A)differential
B)selective
C)enumeration
D)enriched
E)reducing

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Differential medium is specifically designed to distinguish between different species or types of microorganisms by using indicators that result in a visible change in the colonies or the medium. This visible change may include a color change, precipitation, or other observable characteristics that differentiate one type of microorganism from another. Selective, enumeration, enriched, and reducing media do not have the same capacity to distinguish between different types or species of microorganisms.

Which Type of Medium Is Able to Distinguish Different Species