This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Microbiology
New York agar is used for ? 
Select and explain. 
A. Salmonella, B. Clostridia, C. Neisseria, D. Bacillus Anthracis
C: Neisseria
Answer: C: Neisseria 
Explanation: Ans. is 'c' i.e., Neisseria New York City (NYC) medium is primarily designed for isolation of pathogenic Neisseria. It also suppos the growth of genital mycoplasma (Mycoplasma hominis and Ureoplasma Urealyticum). It is useful in the diagnosis of gonorrhea and mycoplasma infection. It consists of primarily a peptone-corn starch agar-base buffered with phosphates and supplemented with horse plasma, horse hemoglobin, dextrose, yeast autolysate and antibiotics.