Biochemical tests are laboratory procedures that use specific chemical reactions to identify and characterize microorganisms, such as bacteria. These tests are often used to identify the presence of specific enzymes or metabolic pathways in a microorganism, which can help to distinguish it from other microorganisms.
Some common biochemical tests used in bacteriology include:
Oxidase test: This test is used to detect the presence of the enzyme cytochrome oxidase, which is involved in the metabolism of oxygen. Catalase test: This test is used to detect the presence of the enzyme catalase, which helps to break down hydrogen peroxide. Indole test: This test is used to detect the presence of the enzyme tryptophanase, which breaks down the amino acid tryptophan. Nitrate reduction test: This test is used to detect the ability of a microorganism to reduce nitrate to nitrite. Gelatinase test: This test is used to detect the ability of a microorganism to produce the enzyme gelatinase, which breaks down gelatin.
These are just a few examples of the many different biochemical tests that are used in bacteriology. Biochemical tests can be useful for identifying and classifying bacteria, and for understanding their metabolism and ecological role.
Hopkin’s Cole/Adamkiewicz–Hopkins Test Definition Hopkins Cole Test also referred to as glyoxylic Acid Reaction is among the qualitative testing methods for determining the differences between different types of amino acids and proteins. The test is used to determine the presence of tryptophan, an amino acid, in proteins. Objectives of Hopkin’s Cole Test Principle of Hopkin’s … Read more
Starch Hydrolysis Test Objective Starch Hydrolysis test principle Starch is a polysaccharide that is composed by glucose subunits. The glucose rings may be joined by a 1,4-glucosidic glucosidic link, which results in long, straight chain of glucose. (“1, 4” is a reference to the bond formed between number 1 carbon in one glucose molecule, and … Read more
The MRS formulation was made by de Man, Rogosa, and Sharpe to replace a variable product (tomato juice) and give lactobacilli in general a good place to grow.
Streptococcus pneumoniae can be distinguished from other viridans streptococci by showing that it is sensitive to optochin, dissolves in bile, reacts with a specific DNA probe, or has species-specific capsular polysaccharides.
What is the Ninhydrin Test? The ninhydrin chemical test is used for determining whether an analyte contains any amines or amino acids. In this test, ninhydrin (a chemical compound with the formula C9H6O4; IUPAC name: 2,2-dihydroxyindane-1,3-dione) is added to a test solution of the analyte. The formation of a deep blue color within the test … Read more
Objective of Phenylalanine Deaminase Test Principle of Phenylalanine Deaminase Test Requirements For the test Composition of Phenylalanine agar DL-Phenylalanine: 2 gm Yeast extract: 3 gm Sodium chloride: 5 gm Disodium phosphate: 1 gm Agar: 12 gm Distilled water: 1000 ml pH: 7.3 Preparation of Phenylalanine agar slant Note: Following autoclaving, the medium should appear lighter … Read more
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