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What is the typical morphology of members of this bacterial family?
What is the typical morphology of members of this bacterial family?
- Gram positive, cocci & spore forming
- Gram negative, cocci & non-spore forming
- Gram positive, bacilli & non-spore forming
- Gram negative, bacilli & spore forming (correct)
Which characteristic is responsible for the motility observed in most strains of this bacterial family?
Which characteristic is responsible for the motility observed in most strains of this bacterial family?
- Presence of peritrichous flagella (correct)
- Presence of pili
- Presence of capsules
- Lack of flagella
What arrangement is typical for members of this bacterial family?
What arrangement is typical for members of this bacterial family?
- Single or pairs (correct)
- Cocci
- Clusters
- Chains
Which bacterial genus within this family may produce capsules leading to a mucoid colony appearance?
Which bacterial genus within this family may produce capsules leading to a mucoid colony appearance?
Which members of this family are usually non-motile?
Which members of this family are usually non-motile?