Practice - Biochemical Tests (Metabolic Capabilities)
Practice Questions
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What does the catalase test detect?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to hydrogen peroxide in cells.
Why are biochemical tests important in microbiology?
💡 Hint: Consider how doctors use tests to understand infections.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does a positive catalase test indicate?
💡 Hint: Think about the enzyme's function.
True or False: The oxidase test is used to determine the presence of catalase.
💡 Hint: Recall the specific enzyme each test examines.
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Challenge Problems
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Design an experiment to test an unknown bacterium's ability to ferment glucose and produce gas. What steps would you take?
💡 Hint: Remember to control your initial conditions, like temperature.
Explain how you could differentiate between two species based on their biochemical tests. Which tests would you choose and why?
💡 Hint: Think about the metabolic pathways associated with each species.
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