The Expected Outcome of an Oxidase Test Performed to Identify

question 41

Multiple Choice

The expected outcome of an oxidase test performed to identify Neisseria menigitidis is _______.

• A) cells colored black when stained and viewed under the microscope
• B) a zone of clearing surrounding colonies on chocolate agar
• C) the appearance of bubbles when cells are mixed with hydrogen peroxide
• D) a color change of a colony from tan to black when oxidase reagent is added
• E) the amplification of the oxi gene as detected on an agarose gel

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