Objective of OF Test To differentiate microorganisms based on the ability to oxidize or ferment specific carbohydrates. Principle of OF Test
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Category: Biochemical Test
Oxidase Test- Principle, Procedure and Results
Objective of Oxidase Test To determine the ability of the organism to produce the cytochrome oxidase enzyme. Principle of Oxidase Test
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Novobiocin Susceptibility Test- Principle, Procedure and Results
Objectives of Novobiocin Susceptibility Test To determine susceptibility pattern of bacterium to novobiocin. To distinguish or differentiate Staphylococcus saprophyticus from other coagulase-negative staphylococci.
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4-Methylumbelliferyl-β-D-Glucuronide (MUG) Test
Objective of MUG Test To identify various genera of Enterobacteriaceae and verotoxin-producing Escherichia coli. Principle of MUG Test β-D-Glucuronidase is an
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MRS Broth Test- Principle, Procedure and Results
Objectives of MRS Broth Test It is used for the cultivation and enumeration of lactobacilli in a laboratory setting To determine
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O-Nitrophenyl-β-D-Galactopyranoside (ONPG) Test
Objectives of ONPG Test To determine the ability of an organism to produce β-galactosidase, an enzyme that hydrolyzes the substrate
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Motility Test- Principle, Procedure and Results
Objectives of Motility Test To determine the motility of bacterium. To differentiate between motile and non motile bacteria. Principle of Motility Test Motility
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Optochin Susceptibility Test- Principle, Procedure and Results
Objectives of Optochin Susceptibility Test To determine the effect of Optochin (ethyl hydrocupreine hydrochloride) on an organism. To differentiate between alpha
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Nitrate Reduction Test- Objectives, Principle, Procedure and Results
Objectives of Nitrate Reduction Test To determine the ability organism to produce an enzyme called nitrate reductase, resulting in the reduction
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Microdase (Modified Oxidase) Test- Principle, Procedure and Results
Objective of Microdase (Modified Oxidase) Test This test is used to differentiate gram-positive, catalase-positive cocci (micrococci from staphylococci). Principle of Microdase (Modified Oxidase)
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