The two reagents used in the Voges-Proskauer test are
A) methyl red and acetoin.
B) 40% KOH and methyl red.
C) o-nitrophenol and $\alpha$-naphthol.
D) 40% KOH and $\alpha$-naphthol.

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The Voges-Proskauer test uses 40% KOH and alpha-naphthol to detect acetoin, a metabolic product, indicating the presence of certain bacteria capable of fermenting glucose with the production of acetoin and 2,3-butanediol.

The Two Reagents Used in the Voges-Proskauer Test Are A) α\alphaα

The Two Reagents Used in the Voges-Proskauer Test Are
A) $\alpha$