Using Moeller's Decarboxylase Base Medium, What Color Is a Positive

question 48

Multiple Choice

Using Moeller's decarboxylase base medium, what color is a positive reaction and what causes this color to be produced?

• A) Purple, alkaline environment produced
• B) Yellow, acid environment produced
• C) Purple, acid environment produced
• D) Yellow, alkaline environment produced

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