I performed the following biochemical tests on an oil-eating bacteria and you can see the results in the table. How can I determine the type of bacteria according to the following tests?
Hello, it seems Bacillus subtilis. Aditional tests may be performed (eg. nitrates), and for a definitive answer 16S rRNA gene sequencing or complete genome sequencing.
The bacterium described in the table is likely Bacillus subtilis. Bacillus subtilis is a rod-shaped, Gram-positive bacterium that forms spores, is catalase-positive, oxidase-negative, and can utilize citrate. It typically does not produce a capsule and can ferment glucose but not lactose or sucrose.