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What is the purpose of the Voges Proskaur's reaction (VP) test?
What is the purpose of the Voges Proskaur's reaction (VP) test?
- To identify bacteria that can consume citrate as a carbon source
- To detect the fermentation of glucose with the production of acid
- To differentiate between Shigella spp. and Escherichia coli
- To detect the production of acetyl methyl carbinol (correct)
How is a positive result indicated in the Citrate test?
How is a positive result indicated in the Citrate test?
- Green color change
- Red color change
- Blue color change (correct)
- Yellow color change
What is the outcome of a positive Oxidase test?
What is the outcome of a positive Oxidase test?
- Deep purple color change (correct)
- No color change
- Yellow color change
- Red color change
What does the Catalase test detect in bacteria?
What does the Catalase test detect in bacteria?
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How does the Coagulase test determine a positive result?
How does the Coagulase test determine a positive result?
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What is the purpose of the Kovac's reagent in the detection of indole?
What is the purpose of the Kovac's reagent in the detection of indole?
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Which tube result indicates positive acid and gas production in sugar fermentation?
Which tube result indicates positive acid and gas production in sugar fermentation?
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What happens when H2S reacts with peptonized iron or ferrous sulfate in SIM media?
What happens when H2S reacts with peptonized iron or ferrous sulfate in SIM media?
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How is the production of indole detected in the biochemical reaction?
How is the production of indole detected in the biochemical reaction?
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What does a positive acid and gas result indicate in sugar fermentation?
What does a positive acid and gas result indicate in sugar fermentation?
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