How Do You Spell ROTHBERGERS NEUTRAL RED AGAR?

Pronunciation: [ɹˈɒθbəd͡ʒəz njˈuːtɹə͡l ɹˈɛd ˈe͡ɪɡɑː] (IPA)

Rothbergers neutral red agar is a type of microbiological growth medium used to cultivate bacteria. The spelling of this word can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcription. The correct pronunciation of the word is (rɒθbəgəz njuːtrəl red æɡər). This means that the first syllable is pronounced as "roth", with a short "o" sound, followed by "ber" with a short "e" sound. The stress is on the second syllable, with the final syllables of the words pronounced as they are spelled. This spelling and pronunciation helps to ensure accurate communication in scientific experimentation and research.

ROTHBERGERS NEUTRAL RED AGAR Meaning and Definition

  1. Rothberger's Neutral Red Agar is a selective and differential culture medium commonly used in microbiology laboratories. It is primarily employed for the cultivation and identification of Salmonella and Shigella species, which are significant pathogens responsible for causing various gastrointestinal infections in humans.

    This medium contains a combination of essential ingredients that promote the growth of Salmonella and Shigella bacteria while inhibiting the growth of other microorganisms. The agar base provides a solid support for bacterial growth while neutral red, a pH indicator dye, imparts a red color to the medium. The neutral red dye functions as a selective agent, as it is toxic to most bacteria, thus suppressing their growth. However, Salmonella and Shigella strains possess the ability to tolerate the inhibitory effects of neutral red and grow on this medium.

    The differential aspect of Rothberger's Neutral Red Agar lies in its ability to distinguish between different enteric bacteria based on their metabolic characteristics. When metabolizing certain substrates present in the medium, Salmonella and Shigella species produce acid, causing a change in the pH of the agar. This results in a color change from red to yellow or colorless in the areas around the bacterial colonies. Other non-lactose fermenting bacteria will not cause this color change.

    Overall, Rothberger's Neutral Red Agar is an important tool in microbiology laboratories for the selective cultivation and differentiation of Salmonella and Shigella species, aiding in the identification and diagnosis of gastrointestinal infections.

  2. A 0.3 per cent. glucose a to which 1 per cent. of a saturated aqueous neutral-red solution has been added.

    A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

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