Lab Activity 11 – Extracellular Enzymes

Extracellular Enzymes Activity

 

Questions

1. Record the results given above. Draw a table to input your observations and results. Be sure to give the table a number and a description/summary.
2. Which test can be recommended for differentiating S. aureus from S. epidermidis?
3. Which of the above test requires a reagent?
4. For each of the tests above, give the polymer, monomer and the name of the enzyme involved in digestion of these polymers.
5. How can the tests above be used clinically?
6. Which of the tests above can be used to diagnose a skin infection. Be sure to explain your choice(s).