Fatty acid analysis
A)can be used to identify Gram-negative bacteria.
B)can be used to identify Gram-positive bacteria.
C)uses gas chromatography to analyze fatty acid methyl esters.
D)requires that cells be grown under standardized conditions.
E)All of these choices are correct.

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Fatty acid analysis is a useful tool in microbial identification and classification. It can be used to identify both Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria. Gas chromatography is utilized to analyze fatty acid methyl esters, which are extracted from the cells. Standardized growth conditions are required to ensure reproducibility in the analysis. Therefore, all the given options are correct.

Fatty Acid Analysis