Sierra College Department of Biological Sciences


Microbiology Diagnostic Tests: Bile Esculin

Esculin is a glycoside that can be catabolized by some types of bacteria.

Tubes:

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1. Which of these tubes contains organisms that test (+) positive for esculin hydrolysis and how do you know?



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