In Identification of Mycobacterial Isolates, the Tween 80 Test Involves

question 31

Multiple Choice

In identification of mycobacterial isolates, the Tween 80 test involves

• A)an enzyme that is able to produce Tween 80 from certain ingredients found in the medium.
• B)a lipase that is able to hydrolyze polyoxyethylene sorbitan monooleate into oleic acid and polyoxyethylated sorbitol.
• C)the metabolism of niacin to nicotinic acid by enzymatic action.
• D)testing the isolate for susceptibility to Tween 80.

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