What is the difference between enriched media and enrichment media?

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Enriched media:
The media, which comprises all the nutrients needed for the growth of different kinds of microorganisms is enriched media.
Enrichment media:
The media, which permits the growth of only some kinds of microbes is the enrichment media. In this inhibitors are generally supplemented.
Enriched media
Enrichment media
1. It helps in the growth of fastidious microbes. 1. It prevents the growth of contaminating or unwanted bacteria.
3. The media are usually solid, as they are agar-based. 3. The media comes in liquid form.
4. Examples are blood agar, chocolate agar, etc. 4. Examples are APW or alkaline peptone water, Selenite F broth, etc.

Enriched media	Enrichment media
1. It helps in the growth of fastidious microbes.	1. It prevents the growth of contaminating or unwanted bacteria.
3. The media are usually solid, as they are agar-based.	3. The media comes in liquid form.
4. Examples are blood agar, chocolate agar, etc.	4. Examples are APW or alkaline peptone water, Selenite F broth, etc.

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