Shikimate metabolite test. Laboratory tubes showing the results of a test for the plant and micro-organism metabolite shikimate. The blue colour is positive test for shikimate,as opposed to a clear,colourless liquid,which is a negative result. Shikimate,is the anionic form of shikimic acid. This chemical consists of the cyclohexane ring,with three hydroxyl groups and a carboxylic acid group. It forms part of the shikimate pathway used by bacteria,fungi,algae and plants for the biosynthesis of aromatic amino acids. This metabolic pathway is not found in animals | |
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