Starch Agar Results 

 

 

Look for a zone of clearing in the medium around the perimeter of the bacterial growth. This indicates the release of amylase which has broken down the starch in the medium.  If the zone is present only directly below the bacterial growth, this probably is not a positive result, but is due to the iodine reagent not diffusing under the colony.

 

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