Which test is used to differentiate between fermentative and oxidative metabolism? Describe the different results that may be observed with this test.

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Q: Why does the oxidase test have to be read quickly?

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Q: Why is hydrolysis of sucrose also known as specific sucrose test?

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Q: How does the lactic acid test and sepsis tie in and relate to the fermentation and final electron…

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Q: identify the products of lactic acid fermentation?

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Q: Explain Maple syrup urine disease . which enzyme is deficient in it ?

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Q: what substances interfere with the tests for fructose? for lactose?

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Q: Define the following terms: a. one-carbon metabolism b. para-aminobenzoic acid c. cobalamin d.…

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Q: Why is the serum glucose sample obtained in the fasted state?

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Q: description of a the oxidase test

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Q: What are the similarities and difference of lactic acid fermentation and alcoholic fermentation?

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Q: What is the lowest glucose concentration that Benedict's quantitative test can detect and how…

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Q: What result do you report for one of your unknown bacteria in terms of mannitol fermentation?

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Q: What is carb oxidation. When does it occurs.

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Q: How to test for reducing sugar?

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Q: Which of the following results from TSI test is FALSE?  A. Yellow slant, yellow butt, split agar…

A: Ans- Red butt, red slant means all sugars fermented, no gas produced (False).

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Q: : What is maple syrup urine disease? which enzyme is defective in this disease?

A: Maple syrup urine disease is a genetic disorder which occurs due to deficiency of enzyme complex .

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Q: The fermentation of what disaccharide is the basis for determining the presence of coliforms?

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Q: Make a schematic diagram of the procedure of Barfoed's Test which is also a test for reducing

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