Anaerobic Culture methods include all except

Anaerobic Culture methods include all except

[a] Thioglycollate broth
[b] GasPak
[d] macConkey Agar
[d] Anaerobic Blood Agar

✅ Correct Answer:
[c] MacConkey Agar

🔍 Explanation of Options:

Option	Description	Anaerobic?
[a] Thioglycollate Broth	A reducing medium with low oxygen; supports growth of both anaerobes and aerobes, depending on depth.	✅ Yes
[b] GasPak	A system used to create an anaerobic environment in sealed jars.	✅ Yes
[c] MacConkey Agar	A selective and differential medium designed to grow Gram-negative bacteria, especially Enterobacteriaceae, under aerobic conditions.	❌ No
[d] Anaerobic Blood Agar	A type of enriched agar used specifically to culture anaerobes in oxygen-free conditions.	✅ Yes

📌 Summary:

Anaerobic culture methods help grow bacteria without oxygen.

MacConkey Agar is used for aerobic Gram-negative bacteria, not for anaerobes.