Microbiology
Xylose lysine deoxycholate (XLD) agar is better selective medium than the deoxycholate citrate agar (DCA) because

it contains high salt concentration
it imparts better growth
it is less inhibitory to S. Dysentriae and S. flexneri
it is selective

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Microbiology
Which statement is true about flavouring materials spices, garlic etc. added to Dill pickles?

They may be source of considerable numbers of undesirable micro-organisms and cause off-fermentations or spoilage of pickles
None of these
These markedly stimulate or inhibit the acid forming bacteria
They may improve texture of the pickle

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