Citric Acid Flashcards
1
Q
What is the indicator
A
Thymol blue
2
Q
How is citrate metabolized
A
In krebs cycles or tca if aerobic
3
Q
Would a cell free extract of e coli cytoplasm metabolize citrate?
A
Yes no cell membrane to block it
4
Q
Would e coli spheroplasts metabolize citrate?
A
No cell membrane still blocks
5
Q
Why is it very unlikely you would ever see a yellow color in this agar?
A
Removal of citrate makes it basic and yellow=acidic
6
Q
What is the only carbon source in the medium
A
Citrate/citric acid
