Pyruvate Broth Test – Principle, Purpose, Procedure, Result
Pyruvate Broth Test is a biochemical test used to determine the ability of a bacterium to utilize pyruvate as a carbon and energy source. It is done in a carbohydrate-free broth medium containing sodium pyruvate. The medium contains an indicator (bromothymol blue) which gives greenish-blue colour initially. If the organism metabolizes pyruvate, organic acids are … Read more