Malonate Test: Introduction, Composition of Medium, Principle, Procedure, Uses, Result-Interpretation, and Limitations

Malonate Test Positive and Negative bacteria

Introduction of Malonate Test Malonate test uses to check the ability of the organism to utilize malonate as the sole source of carbon for energy. To differentiate bacteria on the basis of a malonate utilization test. It is a colorful test to check the ability of …

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Oxidation-Fermentation (OF) Test: Introduction, Composition of the medium, Test Requirements, Principle, Procedure, Result -Interpretation, and Limitations

Fermentation Test Positive and Negative Results of Bacteria

Oxidation-Fermentation (OF) Test Introduction Hugh and Leifson developed an Oxidation-Fermentation (OF) basal medium in 1953. It is a recommended medium for the detection of oxidation or fermentation of carbohydrates by bacteria. This basal medium is useful to aid in the identification of gram-negative bacteria on …

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