The Decarboxylase Tests Determine
A) Whether the Bacteria Possess Enzymes $\alpha$

Multiple Choice

The decarboxylase tests determine

A) whether the bacteria possess enzymes capable of removing the carboxyl group of specific amino acids in the test medium.
B) whether the bacteria can further metabolize the acids formed during fermentation to 2,3 butanediol.
C) if bacteria can maintain an acid pH if only sucrose is present in the media.
D) to see if $\alpha$ -naphthol can be broken down into its constituent parts: acetoin and diacetyl KOH.