Table 2 Biochemical activities of M4
Name of the activity | M4 |
|---|---|
Methyl red | + |
Catalase | + |
Oxidase | − |
Vogues proskauer | − |
Urease | − |
Hemolysis | γ |
Indole | − |
Nitrate reduction | − |
Starch hydrolysis | + |
Gelatin hydrolysis | + |
Casein hydrolysis | + |
Motility | − |
Carbohydrate fermentation tests | |
1. Glucose | + |
2. Sucrose | + |
3. Maltose | + |
4. Fructose | + |
5. Lactose | + |
6. Raffinose | + |
Growth at pH 4.2 | − |
Growth at pH 9.2 | − |
Growth at 35 to 38°C | + |
Growth in NaCl (up to 3.5%) | + |