Microbiology: A Systems Approach
Microbiology: A Systems Approach
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ISBN: 9781259706615
Author: Marjorie Kelly Cowan Professor
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 17.2, Problem 7AYP
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The main principle behind biochemical tests.

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Identification tests are done to identify the microbes. It is necessary to identify the causative agent of an infectious disease in order to treat the disease. There are various categories used to identify the microbes. These include phenotypic, genotypic, and immunologic categories.

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