Carb Cat- Oxidase Test Flashcards
1
Q
Oxidase test purpose
A
To se eif bacteria contains cytochrome c oxidase
2
Q
this enzyme allows glucose to create ATP vis electron transport system
A
cytochrom c oxidase
3
Q
this enzyme allows glucose to create ATP vis electron transport system
A
cytochrom c oxidase
4
Q
what chemical is added to the oxidase test?
A
TMPD (tetra methyl phenaline diamine)
5
Q
TMPD in the presence of cytochrome oxidase will have what result?
A
color change to purple since it becomes oxidized in its presence
6
Q
If microbe is oxidase positive , it changes to what color
A
Dark Purple