This Test Is Useful in the Initial Differentiation of Proteus

question 9

Multiple Choice

This test is useful in the initial differentiation of Proteus, Morganella, and Providencia species from the rest of the Enterobacteriaceae.

• A) Oxidation-fermentation
• B) Methyl red
• C) Amino acid decarboxylase
• D) Phenylalanine deaminase

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