Litmus milk tests bacteria for several things: peptonization, catabolism of carbohydrates, lactose fermentation, etc. An uninoculated llitmus milk tube is light purple in color. It will turn pink under acidic conditions, purple under alkaline conditions, and white if reduction of the litmus has occurred.
Is it possible for a bacteria to test positive for both acid production and reduction? Please explain thoroughly, and also note what any results might look like.
2007-02-13
02:50:49
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mrb1017
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