Microbiology: An Introduction, 11th Edition

Published by Benjamin Cummings
ISBN 10: 0321733606
ISBN 13: 978-0-32173-360-3

Chapter 5 - Figure 5.24 - Use of peptone iron agar to detect the production of H2S - Question - Page 137: 1

Answer

When sulfur is removed from amino acids by the bacteria, H2S is produced.

Work Step by Step

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