Would you expect this medium to be differential, selective or both? Explain your response.
a) Both, because it contains ingredients that encourage the growth of certain organisms while inhibiting the growth of others.
b) Selective, because it allows only certain types of organisms to grow while inhibiting the growth of others.
c) Neither, because it doesn't contain any components that affect the growth of microorganisms.
d) Differential, because it distinguishes between different types of microorganisms based on their growth characteristics.