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What is the purpose of the O/F Glucose test?
What is the purpose of the O/F Glucose test?
- To test for the presence of peptone in the organism
- To identify the specific sugars fermented by the organism
- To determine if the organism is oxidative or fermentative (correct)
- To establish anaerobic conditions for the organism
What does a color change from green to yellow in the O/F Glucose test indicate?
What does a color change from green to yellow in the O/F Glucose test indicate?
- Positive test for fermentation (correct)
- Presence of peptone in the organism
- Positive test for respiration
- Absence of glucose in the medium
What is the purpose of layering one tube with mineral oil in the O/F Glucose test?
What is the purpose of layering one tube with mineral oil in the O/F Glucose test?
- To provide additional nutrients for the organism
- To establish anaerobic conditions (correct)
- To prevent the diffusion of glucose
- To promote the growth of aerobic bacteria
What are the three important ingredients in the O/F Glucose medium?
What are the three important ingredients in the O/F Glucose medium?
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Why is E coli used as a control organism in the O/F Glucose test?
Why is E coli used as a control organism in the O/F Glucose test?
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