Question
The test shown in the picture below is most commonly seen in ?
A. E.coli.
B. Klebsiella Pneumoniae.
C. Shigella.
D. Salmonella typhi.
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Correct Answer » B
Explanation
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The test shown in the picture above represents Voges-Proskauer test.
Voges–Proskauer or VP is a test used to detect acetoin in a bacterial broth culture. The test is performed by adding alpha-naphthol and potassium hydroxide to the Voges-Proskauer broth which has been inoculated with bacteria.It is most commonly seen in cases of Klebsiella Pneumoniae.
