Carbohydrate Catabolism 4. If an organism grows in the OF-glucose medium that is exposed to air, is the organism oxidative or fermentative? Explain. 5. Why is it important to first determine whether growth occurred in a differential medium, such as starch agar, before examining the plate for starch hydrolysis?
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