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Which of the following is not correct for WLN agar?

(a) It is used in the detection of yeasts

(b) It is used in the detection of viruses

(c) It is a chromogenic media

(d) It is used in the detection of bacteria

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The question is from Brewing Yeast topic in section Brewing Yeast of Fermentation Technology

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The correct option is (b) It is used in the detection of viruses

Easiest explanation: WLN agar is a chromogenic agar that is used in the detection of yeasts and bacteria. The colour of colonies grown on WLN media ranges from light lime green to dark green. The colony colour is used in the differentiation of yeasts.

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