Bile Esculin Agar (500g)

Bile Esculin Agar (500g) Highlights

• Selective & Differential Medium: Bile Esculin Agar is a selective and differential culture medium used for the identification of Gram-positive bacteria, particularly Enterococci and group D Streptococci. It helps to differentiate these organisms from other bacteria based on their ability to hydrolyze esculin in the presence of bile
• Identification of Enterococci: This medium is crucial for identifying Enterococci, which are common inhabitants of the gastrointestinal tract. Their presence can be significant in clinical and environmental microbiology.
• Growth Inhibition: The bile salts incorporated into the agar inhibit the growth of most Gram-negative bacteria, making it selective for Gram-positive organisms that can tolerate bile.
• Esculin Hydrolysis Indicator: When bacteria hydrolyze esculin, they produce a dark brown to black color change in the agar due to the formation of esculetin and ferric citrate. This color change is a key indicator for positive identification.
• Laboratory Reagent: Bile Esculin Agar is a standard laboratory reagent used in microbiology for bacterial culture and identification purposes. It is typically supplied in powdered form for preparation of the growth medium.

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	This item Bile Esculin Agar (500g) GH₵ 1,700	19-Piece Science Experiment Set GH₵ 1,600	Peptone Water (500g) GH₵ 1,200
Type	Laboratory Equipment	Laboratory Equipment	Laboratory Equipment
Condition	Brand New	Brand New	Brand New
Number of Pieces	1	—	1
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Price	GH₵ 1,700	GH₵ 1,600	GH₵ 1,200