Objectives of Lipase Test The objective is to identify bacteria capable of producing the exoenzyme lipase. The Lipase Test is used to detect and enumerate lipolytic bacteria, especially in high-fat dairy products. A variety of other lipid substrates, including corn oil, … Read more
Egg Yolk Agar, modified is based on the original formula for Egg Yolk Agar developed by McClung and Toabe for the isolation and differentiation of organisms based on Lecithinase and lipase production and proteolytic activity. Image Source: Noura El-Ahmady El-Naggar, DOI: … Read more
Objectives of Lipid Hydrolysis Test To determine the ability of the organism to hydrolyse lipid. To identify bacteria capable of producing the exoenzyme lipase. Principle of Lipid Hydrolysis Test Lipids generally are nonpolar molecules that do not dissolve well in water. Fats are … Read more