KOH Test- Principle, Media, Procedure, Results, Uses
KOH test, also known as KOH mount or KOH preparation, is a rapid test used to visualize the fungal structures in clinical samples using potassium hydroxide (KOH) as a clearing … Read more
Biochemical tests are the tests that are performed on different bacteria for their identification on the basis of their biochemical activities towards different biochemical compounds.
KOH test, also known as KOH mount or KOH preparation, is a rapid test used to visualize the fungal structures in clinical samples using potassium hydroxide (KOH) as a clearing … Read more
Different bacteria have different enzyme systems and different biochemical activities to derive metabolic energy. Based on the enzyme system and biochemical characteristics, the end product of metabolism of the same … Read more
Pyruvateย Broth Test is the biochemical test used to assess the ability of bacteria to utilize pyruvate and produce metabolic acid. Two pyruvates are produced as end products during glycolysis (aerobic … Read more
Phenylalanine Deaminase Test (PDA) is the biochemical test used to determine the ability of bacteria to synthesize the phenylalanine deaminase enzyme. Bacteria capable of producing phenylalanine deaminase enzyme can deaminate … Read more
The oxidase test is a biochemical testing module used to assay the ability of bacteria to synthesize cytochrome c oxidase enzymes. This test was first introduced by Gordon and McLeod … Read more
Optochin, also called ethylhydrocupreine hydrochloride, is a derivative of quinine, an antimalarial agent. It was introduced by Morgenroth and Levy in 1911 as an antibiotic for treating pneumococci infection (infection … Read more
Lactose is a disaccharide sugar molecule formed by the combination of glucose and galactose. It is mainly present in milk and milk products. Some bacteria can ferment lactose into glucose … Read more
OF test is the test to differentiate bacteria into two groups, oxidative bacteria and fermentative bacteria to biochemically characterize and identify them. Carbohydrates, simply called sugars, are the polyhydroxy aldehydes … Read more
Novobiocin is a member of the aminocoumarin antibiotic class produced by Streptomyces niveus Actinobacteria which inhibit the bacterial DNA synthesis process. Novobiocin binds with the GyrB subunit of the DNA … Read more
Biochemical Test of Escherichia coli (E. coli) Basic Characteristics Properties (E. coli) Capsule Capsulated Catalase Positive (+ve) Citrate Negative (-ve) Coagulase Negative (-ve) Flagella Flagellated Gas Positive (+ve) Gelatin Hydrolysis … Read more