6 Questions
Which of the following statements is true about Klebsiella?
Klebsiella forms mucoid colonies due to being capsulated.
What distinguishes Shigella and Klebsiella from other members of Enterobacteriaceae?
Shigella and Klebsiella are nonmotile bacteria.
Which of the following is a common feature of Enterobacteriaceae?
They ferment lactose.
What is the most famous medium used for growing Enterobacteriaceae?
MacConkey's agar
Why are many lab media selective for Enterobacteriaceae?
To suppress the growth of nonpathogenic species and G+ organisms
Which of the following genera are opportunistic pathogens?
Klebsiella, Enterobacter, Yersinia
Test your knowledge on the characteristics of small gram-negative rods, including their size, motility, oxidase reaction, nitrate reduction, carbohydrate fermentation, and examples of common genera. Learn about the differences between motile and nonmotile strains and their pathogenicity.
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