which of these tests would positively identify
Corynebacterium pseudodiphtheriticum
lipase, protease, catalase, h2s, no3 reduction indole, amylase,
citrate, glucose fermentation, lactose fermentation or sucrose
fermentation?
what would a positive and negative result would be for that
test?
Corynebacterium pseudodiphtheriticum is a pathogenic gram positive bacteria and have following response against test as mentioned below:
POSITIVE TEST
Catalase: Positive
Lipase: Positive
Protease: Positive
Hydrogen Sulfide: Positive due to breakdown of sulfur containing amino acids
Nitrate reduction: Positive
Amylase: Positive (express blue color in presence of starch)
Glucose fermentation: Positive
NEGATIVE TEST
Citrate test: Negative
Lactose fermentation: Negative
Sucrose fermentation: Negative
Indole: Negative
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