How is fermentation of lactose detected?

a. The medium become turbid when exposed to air.
b. The acetoin produced turns the medium pink.
c. The drop in pH turns the indicator dye yellow.
d. The cells form a black precipitant.


Answer: c. The drop in pH turns the indicator dye yellow.

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