The bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae causes the sexually-transmitted infection gonorrhea.Although it can be isolated from the vagina, there are numerous normal biota in that location as well.To generate a pure culture of this pathogenic bacterium, the best choice is a(n) ______.

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Selective medium would be the best choice to isolate Neisseria gonorrhoeae as it will contain specific inhibitors that can suppress the growth of other vaginal bacteria and allow the growth of only Neisseria gonorrhoeae.

The Bacterium Neisseria Gonorrhoeae Causes the Sexually-Transmitted Infection Gonorrhea