Test for differentiating virulent form non-virulent tubercular bacilli_____________?

Correct answer: C. Neutral red test

  • A. Aryl sulphatase test
  • B. Niacin test
  • C. Neutral red test
  • D. Catalase peroxidase test

Explanation

The neutral red test helps distinguish virulent from avirulent tubercle bacilli because virulent strains produce a characteristic uptake or colour reaction. The niacin test is mainly used to identify Mycobacterium tuberculosis among mycobacteria.

Submitted by a TestUstad contributor and published by the TestUstad editorial teamLast updated
Report an error

The more specific you are, the faster it gets fixed. A source beats an opinion.

Prefer email? [email protected]

Practise Bacteriology

167 free Bacteriology MCQs from Microbiology, each with the correct answer and an explanation. Unlimited attempts, no account needed.

Discussion

Stuck on an option, or know a faster way to get there? Ask or explain it here.

No comments yet. Be the first to explain this one.

Exams that ask Microbiology questions like this

Microbiology is on 6 papers prepared for on TestUstad, and all of them draw the same bank, so this question is worth knowing for every one of them.

More Bacteriology questions