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Which characteristic differentiates Clostridium from Bacillus cereus?
Which characteristic differentiates Clostridium from Bacillus cereus?
- Presence of crystalline toxins
- Formation of ellipsoidal spores
- Motility in the presence of oxygen
- Formation of cuboid or diamond-shaped crystals (correct)
How can the insecticidal toxin crystals in Bacillus thuringiensis be demonstrated?
How can the insecticidal toxin crystals in Bacillus thuringiensis be demonstrated?
- By staining with safranin
- By staining with crystal violet
- Through electron microscopy
- With phase contrast microscopy (correct)
Which of the following Bacillus species is commonly used for genetic modification of plants to make them pest-resistant?
Which of the following Bacillus species is commonly used for genetic modification of plants to make them pest-resistant?
- Bacillus cereus
- Bacillus subtilis
- Bacillus thuringiensis (correct)
- Bacillus anthracis
What is a common lab contaminant that may be mistaken for Bacillus anthracis?
What is a common lab contaminant that may be mistaken for Bacillus anthracis?
In what type of environment do Clostridium species typically thrive?
In what type of environment do Clostridium species typically thrive?
What is the manifestation of Bacillus cereus food poisoning if the food is eaten without adequate reheating?
What is the manifestation of Bacillus cereus food poisoning if the food is eaten without adequate reheating?
How does hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO2) impact bacterial growth?
How does hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO2) impact bacterial growth?
What is another name commonly used for Bacillus cereus food poisoning?
What is another name commonly used for Bacillus cereus food poisoning?
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of Clostridium tetani, commonly known as Drumstick bacillus?
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of Clostridium tetani, commonly known as Drumstick bacillus?
What type of inflammation does necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) cause?
What type of inflammation does necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) cause?
What is the former name of C.perfringens?
What is the former name of C.perfringens?
Which Clostridium species is characterized by spastic paralysis?
Which Clostridium species is characterized by spastic paralysis?
What is the common name for C.perfringens?
What is the common name for C.perfringens?
Which Clostridium species causes botulism characterized by flaccid paralysis?
Which Clostridium species causes botulism characterized by flaccid paralysis?
What type of anaerobes are Clostridioides difficile and C.perfringens classified as?
What type of anaerobes are Clostridioides difficile and C.perfringens classified as?
Which Clostridium species is known to cause gas gangrene?
Which Clostridium species is known to cause gas gangrene?
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