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. 1977 Apr;5(4):497–500. doi: 10.1128/jcm.5.4.497-500.1977

Rapid method for determining nitrate utilization by yeasts.

J M Hopkins, G A Land
PMCID: PMC274633  PMID: 16036

Abstract

A test for the nitrate-reductase activity in yeasts has been developed, in which the reaction may be read after only 10 min of incubation. The rapidity of the test is due to the optimization of pH, substrate concentration, and temperature for the reaction.

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