Votes-Proskauer Test Flashcards

Determine the ability of organisms to produce neutral end products (5 cards)

1
Q

Distinguishes Voges Proskauer

A

Acetoin production (unstable acids which convert to Acetoin

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2
Q

Reagents

A
alpha (a) naphthol 
Potassium Hydroxide (KOH)
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3
Q

Appearance of positive result

A

Red color

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4
Q

Appearance of negative result

A

Copper or orange color

Indicative of NO change

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5
Q

A

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