Litmus Milk Culture Medium
Item Name Code (INC) 40080
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Additional Information for Litmus Milk Culture Medium
Litmus Milk Culture Medium is a type of culture medium used in microbiology laboratories for the cultivation and identification of microorganisms. It is classified under the supply class In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits And Sets, which includes various substances and kits used for diagnostic purposes in vitro (outside the body).
Litmus Milk Culture Medium is commonly used to differentiate bacteria based on their ability to ferment lactose and produce acid or alkaline byproducts. It contains lactose as a carbohydrate source, litmus as a pH indicator, and other nutrients necessary for bacterial growth.
The medium appears purple in color initially. If a bacterium can ferment lactose, it will produce acid, causing the medium to turn pink. On the other hand, if a bacterium can metabolize lactose but does not produce acid, the medium will turn blue due to alkaline byproducts. Some bacteria may not ferment lactose at all, resulting in no color change.
This culture medium is widely used in medical, dental, and veterinary laboratories for various purposes, such as identifying bacteria responsible for milk spoilage, testing the ability of bacteria to produce enzymes, and differentiating between different species or strains of bacteria.
Overall, Litmus Milk Culture Medium is an essential tool in microbiology laboratories for studying bacterial metabolism and identification.
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