The lysine iron agar (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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This group of enterics deaminates (attacks the NH₂ group instead of the carboxyl group) amino acids.In the LIA slant, deamination of lysine turns the original light purple color slant to a plum or reddish purple color; the butt turns yellow because of glucose fermentation.

The Lysine Iron Agar (LIA) Slant Is Also Useful in Differentiating