10 Questions
What is the characteristic Gram status of Actinobacteria?
Gram-positive
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Actinobacteria?
Anaerobic
What is the primary source of antibiotics among Actinobacteria?
Streptomyces
Which type of Actinobacteria morphology is associated with Streptomyces species?
Differentiated Branched Mycelia
What is the industrial application of Actinobacteria mentioned in the text?
Antibiotic production
Which type of Actinobacteria is specifically mentioned as being acidophilic in the text?
Halophilic (Micromonospora)
Which Actinobacteria produces Tetranactin used against carmine mites of fruits and tea?
Thermoactinomyces
Which biological control agent is effective in combating Fusarium wilt of banana?
Siderophore (S. griseorubiginouse)
Which Actinobacteria is known for synthesizing and excreting dark pigments like melanin or melanoid?
Streptomyces rimosus
Which Actinobacteria is involved in producing glucose-based glycolipids and daptomycin, acting as biosurfactants?
Streptomyces sp.
Test your knowledge on the general characteristics and morphology of Actinobacteria, a group of Gram-positive bacteria with high GC content. Learn about their unique features like mycelium production, aerobic nature, and secondary metabolite synthesis, especially by Streptomyces.
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