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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Definitions:

Immune Response

The body's defense mechanism against pathogens, involving both specific and non-specific components.

Mucous Membranes

The moist linings of various body cavities, including the nose, mouth, lungs, and digestive tract, that secrete mucus.

Indirect Contact

A method of disease transmission where an infectious agent is transferred from one individual to another through a secondary object or person.

Pathogen

An agent, particularly a microorganism, that causes disease in its host.