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Biochemical analysis of microorganisms

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API test kit
API test kit
Fermentation processes
Fermentation processes
Aerob and anaerob respiration types
Aerob and anaerob respiration types
Aerob/anaerob test Testing of the respiratory enzymes
Urease test Testing of the metabolism of organic nitrogene compounds
Gelatin liquefaction Tesing of the microbial biodegradation of macromolecules
Citrát próba Testing of microbial biodegradation of carbohydrates

These techniques provide further differentiation beyond morphology and staining abilities of bacteria. With these biochemical tests we can identify the presence or abscence of a particular enzyme or the nature of the metabolism. Biochemical tests are suitible for identify microorganisms. It means that we determine the exact taxonomic place and name of the tested microorganism.


Source

BME Vegyészmérnöki Kar Tanszéki Munkaközösség (1993) Ipari mikrobiológiai gyakorlatok, (Szerkesztő: Puskás, A.) Műegyetemi Kiadó, Budapest