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LabTests
Litmus, Indole, Starch, MSA, Catalase
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Litmus Reduction Test | allows for different metabolic end products of enzymatic activity of microorganisms. Litmus broth tube. |
| Starch Hydolysis Test | Identifies organisms ability to hydrolyze starch with starch splitting enzymes. Iodine as reagant and starch plate |
| Indole Reduction Test | Tryptophan is reduced with production of Indole. Uses SIM Agar deep tube and Kovac's Reagent |
| MSA Mannitol Salt Agar | Mannitol Fermentating organisms and halophiles. Uses MSA plate that contains pheno red pH indicator |
| Catalase Test Hydrogen is degraded | Apply 3% hydrogen peroxide and look for bubble formation, this means enzyme catalase is present. |