You streaked an EMB plate with an unknown bacterium and saw a green metallic sheen. Since both E. coli and Citrobacter freundii provide this result - how would the SIM test help you confirm which bacterium you have?
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It can help differentiate between E. coli and Citrobacter freundii based on their ability to produce sulfur and indole. ** Show more…
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