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Which of the following bacteria produce saccharolytic reaction in cooked meat broth CMB

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Clostridium perfringens is commonly associated with foodborne illness and can be differentiated from other bacteria using saccharolytic activity in CMB
Updated On: Jan 17, 2026
  • Clostridium perfringens
  • Clostridium tetani
  • Pseudomonas aeruginosa
  • Klebsiella sp
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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation

Clostridium perfringens exhibits a saccharolytic reaction in Cooked Meat Broth (CMB). It ferments carbohydrates, generating acid and gas, which aids in its laboratory identification.
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