Which of the following tests can be performed to differentiate the two subspecies of Neisseria elongata and glycolytica?

a. Catalase
b. Nitrate reduction
c. DNase
d. Growth in nutrient broth


A
The catalase test can be performed to differentiate N. elongata subsp. elongata, which is cata-lase-negative, and N. elongata subsp. glycolytica, which is catalase-positive.

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