Multiple Choice
Using Moeller's decarboxylase base medium, what color is a positive reaction and what causes this color to be produced?
A) Purple, alkaline environment produced
B) Yellow, acid environment produced
C) Purple, acid environment produced
D) Yellow, alkaline environment produced
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