A Positive Pyrrolidonyl Arylamidase (PYR)test Was Observed on a Species

question 33

Multiple Choice

A positive pyrrolidonyl arylamidase (PYR) test was observed on a species of Enterococcus.What color should be observed for this reaction?

• A)Purple
• B)Red
• C)Green
• D)Pink

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