Bacteria Demonstrating Weak Decarboxylase Activity

question 48

Multiple Choice

Bacteria demonstrating weak decarboxylase activity:

• A) Will have a false-negative test
• B) May take up to 4 days to be positive
• C) Require extra reagents to show the positive reaction
• D) Will have a false-positive test

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