In the medical microbiology laboratory, a gram-negative bacterium's ability to ferment what sugar is the first step in its identification?

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The most common media used for gram-negatives allow for the differentiation into lactose fermenters and nonlactose fermenters.With this characteristic, organisms can be placed into two large groupings.This aids in identification of the organism.

In the Medical Microbiology Laboratory, a Gram-Negative Bacterium's Ability to Ferment