Phenylalanine Deaminase Test Introduction The Phenylalanine Deaminase (PDA) Test is an important biochemical test in microbiology used to detect the ability of bacteria to produce the enzyme phenylalanine deaminase. This enzyme removes the amino group
Lysine Decarboxylase Test Introduction The Lysine Decarboxylase Test is an important biochemical test in microbiology used to detect the presence of the enzyme lysine decarboxylase, which catalyzes the decarboxylation of the amino acid lysine to
Introduction The Gelatin Hydrolysis Test (also called the Gelatin Liquefaction Test) is a biochemical test used in microbiology to detect the ability of bacteria to produce the enzyme gelatinase. Gelatinase hydrolyzes gelatin, a protein derived
Introduction The Nitrate Reduction Test is an important biochemical test in microbiology that determines the ability of bacteria to reduce nitrate (NO₃⁻) to nitrite (NO₂⁻) or other nitrogenous compounds (e.g., ammonia, nitrogen gas). This test
Introduction The Triple Sugar Iron (TSI) Test is a widely used biochemical test in microbiology for the identification of Enterobacteriaceae and other Gram-negative bacilli.It helps in determining a bacterium’s ability to: Ferment glucose, lactose, and
Introduction The Citrate Test and Voges–Proskauer (VP) Test are part of the IMViC test series (Indole, Methyl Red, Voges-Proskauer, Citrate). The Citrate Test detects the ability of bacteria to use citrate as the sole carbon
Introduction The Methyl Red (MR) Test is an important biochemical test in microbiology that detects the ability of bacteria to perform mixed acid fermentation of glucose, producing stable acidic end-products.It is one of the IMViC
Introduction The Coagulase Test is an important biochemical test in microbiology used to detect the enzyme coagulase, produced mainly by Staphylococcus aureus.This enzyme converts fibrinogen into fibrin, leading to clot formation.The test is crucial in
Introduction The safety of the mother and baby during childbirth holds the highest priority. Doctors now use two main delivery methods – Normal Delivery and C-Section (Caesarean Section). Many mothers struggle to decide which method
Introduction The Oxidase Test is an important biochemical test in microbiology used to determine the presence of the enzyme cytochrome c oxidase in bacteria.This enzyme plays a role in the electron transport chain, transferring electrons