This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: All India exam, Subject name: Microbiology
[{'content': 'Salmonella and shigella can be differentiated from other enterobacteriaceae member by isolation on: \nSelect and explain. \nA. MacConkey agar, B. Mannitol salt agar, C. BCYE medium, D. XLD agar', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: D \nExplanation: XLD (xyloseJysine deoxycholate) agar is a selective differential medium for isolation of Gram-negative enteric pathogens from fecal specimens and other clinical material. o It is especially suitablefor the isolation of shigella and salmonella specias REF : ananthanarayana 10th ed', 'role': 'assistant'}]