BIOCHEMICAL TESTS FOR GRAM-NEGATIVE BACILLI Flashcards
1
Q
REACTIONS ON TRIPLE SUGAR IRON (TSI)
A
A. K/K = NO FERMENTATION
B. K/A = GLUCOSE FERMENTATION
C. A/A = LACTOSE FERMENTATION
2
Q
A. K/K = NO FERMENTATION
A
ALKALINE SLANT/ACID BUTT
3
Q
C. A/A = LACTOSE FERMENTATION
A
ACID SLANT/ACID BUTT
4
Q
is a two-step process. In the first step, H2S is formed
from sodium thiosulfate.
A
H2S PRODUCTION
5
Q
B. K/A = GLUCOSE FERMENTATION
A
ALKALINE SLANT/ACID BUTT
6
Q
formation of any bubbles or splitting of the medium in the butt or complete displacement of the
medium from the bottom of the tube.
A
GAS PRODUCTION