Question

multiple choice question
selective media with bile salts can be used to isolate ______.

viruses

drug resistant microbes

fungi

intestinal pathogens

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Explanation:

Selective media with bile salts is used to isolate intestinal pathogens (like Salmonella, Shigella) as bile salts inhibit many non - intestinal bacteria, while intestinal pathogens can tolerate them. Viruses need host cells, drug - resistant microbes are selected by drugs, and fungi aren't typically isolated by bile - salt - containing selective media for this purpose.

Answer:

D. intestinal pathogens