Which category of biochemical tests is incorrectly matched with its description?

A) Amino acid catabolism tests: Detect specific enzymes involved in catabolism of amino acids
B) Oxidase and catalase tests: Identifies the presence of enzymes related to anaerobic respiratory chains
C) Fermentation tests: Detects various fermentation end-products or specific pathways
D) Rapid identification techniques: Provides a semi-automated process of running multiple types of tests with a single inoculation
E) Exoenzyme tests: Detect enzymes involved in extra-cellular breakdown of macromolecules


Answer: B

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