Chapter 17, Problem 8Q

Summary Introduction

To explain:

The growth of N. meningitidis in nonselective chocolate agar whereas the culturing of N. gonorrhoeae in a different medium namely modified Thayer-Martin medium $\left(\text{MTM}\right)$ containing multiple antibiotics.

Introduction:

N. meningitidis is a Gram negative diplococcus bacterium. Colonies formed by these bacteria are smooth, round, convex, colorless, and gray in shape. N. gonorrhoeae is a Gram negative diplococcus bacterium. The colonies of these bacteria are pinkish brown with clear edges.