A urease test is used to identify Myobacterium tuberculosis because
A) M. bovis can cause tuberculosis.
B) some bacteria reduce nitrate ion.
C) urea accumulates during tuberculosis.
D) M. tuberculosis produces urease.
E) urease is a sign of tuberculosis.

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M. tuberculosis produces urease, which can be detected through the urease test. This test is used to identify the presence of M. tuberculosis in a sample.

A Urease Test Is Used to Identify Myobacterium Tuberculosis Because