Triple sugar iron agar results allow the conclusion(s): (Select all that apply)

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A) Triple sugar iron agar (TSI) is designed to differentiate bacteria based on their ability to reduce sulfur and ferment carbohydrates. Pseudomonas species are known for their inability to ferment lactose, which is consistent with a negative lactose fermentation result on TSI.E) Salmonella species are known to produce hydrogen sulfide (H₂S), which can be detected on TSI agar as a black precipitate in the medium. This is a characteristic trait of Salmonella, helping to distinguish it from other enteric bacteria.

Triple Sugar Iron Agar Results Allow the Conclusion(s): (Select All