The LIA slant is also useful in differentiating
A) Acinetobacter and Alcaligenes.
B) Klebsiella and Enterobacteriaceae.
C) Proteus, Morganella, and Providencia.
D) Escherichia, Salmonella, and Campylobacter.

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The LIA slant is useful in differentiating between Proteus, Morganella, and Providencia. These species have different patterns of amino acid metabolism, which can be observed in the medium. Acinetobacter and Alcaligenes do not typically produce the types of amino acid metabolites that can be differentiated on the LIA slant. Klebsiella and Enterobacteriaceae can be differentiated using other biochemical tests, such as the oxidase and citrate tests. Escherichia, Salmonella, and Campylobacter are not typically tested using the LIA slant, as they do not produce the types of amino acid metabolites that can be differentiated on this medium.

The LIA Slant Is Also Useful in Differentiating