If a microbiologist wants to add a selective and enriched medium for the recovery of Neisseria gonorrhoeae from genital specimens,which of the following would be appropriate?

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MTM contains hemoglobin,a supplement with X and V factors,and vitamins to grow pathogenic Neisseria spp.It is a modification of chocolate agar and contains several antimicrobial agents to inhibit the growth of normal flora and fungi from the genital tract.SBA and CHOC do not contain antimicrobials to inhibit genital flora.PEA is selective for gram-positive organisms by inhibiting gram-negative organisms.

If a Microbiologist Wants to Add a Selective and Enriched