Microbiology: A Systems Approach 4th Edition by Marjorie Kelly Cowan

Exercise 42

Critical thinking is the ability to reason and solve problems using facts and concepts. These questions can be approached from a number of angles and, in most cases, they do not have a single correct answer.
What is the functional type of mannitol salt agar (MSA) Explain how it is utilized in the isolation and identification of Staphylococcus species.