Bacteria Demonstrating Weak Decarboxylase Activity

question 5

Multiple Choice

Bacteria demonstrating weak decarboxylase activity

• A) will have a false-negative test.
• B) may take up to 4 days to be positive.
• C) require extra reagents to show the positive reaction.
• D) will have a false-positive test.

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Definitions:

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

A contra-asset account that represents an estimate of receivables that may not be collectible.

Contra-Asset

An account on a company's balance sheet representing a deduction from the gross amount of an asset to calculate its net book value.

Balance Sheet

A financial statement that reports a company's assets, liabilities, and shareholders' equity at a specific point in time, providing a basis for computing rates of return and evaluating its capital structure.

General Ledger Account

A comprehensive set of accounts that provides a complete record of all financial transactions of a company.