The Decarboxylase Tests Determine

question 40

Multiple Choice

The decarboxylase tests determine:

• A)whether the bacteria possess enzymes capable of removing the carboxyl group of specific amino acids in the test medium.
• B)whether the bacteria can further metabolize the acids formed during fermentation to 2,3 butanediol.
• C)if bacteria can maintain an acid pH if only sucrose is present in the media.
• D)to see if a-naphthol can be broken down into its constituent parts: acetoin and diacetyl KOH.

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