Table 6. Biochemical characteristics of E. coli isolates.
|
Item |
Test |
Result |
|
E. coli |
Indole |
+ |
|
Methyl red |
+ |
|
|
Voges-Proskauer |
- |
|
|
Citrate |
- |
|
|
Catalase |
+ |
|
|
Starch hydrolysis |
- |
|
|
Gelatin liquefaction |
+ |
|
|
Mannitol |
+ |
|
|
Glucose |
- |
|
|
Sucrose |
+ |
|
|
Lactose |
+ |
|
|
Inositol |
- |