Media used for coliform enumeration include chemicals that change color depending on the enzymes present in the microbes, thereby allowing a count of total bacteria and total coliforms from a single plate. This type of medium is termed ______.

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Differential media contain substances that cause some bacteria to take on a different appearance from others, allowing for differentiation between organisms based on their biological characteristics. In this case, the media change color in response to enzymes produced by coliforms, making it possible to distinguish coliforms from other bacteria.

Media Used for Coliform Enumeration Include Chemicals That Change Color