The initial screening of gram-negative rods is done by testing for the use of the carbohydrate:
A)glucose.
B)sucrose.
C)lactose.
D)mannitol.

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Among bacteria, there is great diversity on the ability to utilize carbohydrates.However, the most important carbohydrate determination test is determining lactose utilization.Lactose degradation has been used to initially differentiate those bacterial species able to ferment lactose (LF) and those that are nonlactose fermenters (NLFs).

The Initial Screening of Gram-Negative Rods Is Done by Testing