What is chromogenesis?

Answer 1

(biochemistry) Production of colored substances as a result of metabolic activity; characteristic of certain bacteria and fungi.

Answer 2

Chromogenesis is the process of pigment production by microorganisms. This can involve the synthesis of colored compounds that result in characteristic pigmentation of colonies or growth media. Chromogenesis is often used as a diagnostic tool in microbiology to help identify different species of bacteria based on their pigment production.