A urease test is used to identify Mycobacterium tuberculosis because

A) urease is a sign of tuberculosis.
B) M. tuberculosis produces urease.
C) urea accumulates during tuberculosis.
D) some bacteria reduce nitrate ion.
E) M. bovis can cause tuberculosis.


B

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