The Decarboxylase Tests Determine

question 31

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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