Urease activity changes the pH environment and can be observed by the colour development to magenta (pink) due to the presence of: A. Carbon dioxide. B. Water. C. Urea. D. Ammonia.
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The reaction is as follows: $$\text{Urea} + \text{H}_2\text{O} \xrightarrow{\text{Urease}} 2\text{NH}_3 + \text{CO}_2$$ Show more…
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