10 Questions
Which of the following statements about enteric gram-negative rods is correct?
They produce cytochrome oxidase
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of enteric gram-negative rods?
They are motile at body temperatures
Which of the following groups of gram-negative rods is found in the intestinal tract of humans and animals?
Yersinieae
What do enteric gram-negative rods look like on blood agar plates?
Large, moist, and gray color
Which of the following is NOT true about enteric gram-negative rods?
They are strict anaerobes
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of enteric gram-negative rods?
They are catalase positive
Which of the following groups of gram-negative rods is motile at body temperatures?
Proteeae
Which of the following is NOT true about Plesiomonas?
It ferments a wide range of carbohydrates
Which of the following is a characteristic of enteric gram-negative rods?
They are found in the intestinal tract of humans and animals
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Shigella dysenteriae type 1?
It is motile at body temperatures
Test your knowledge on enteric gram-negative rods, also known as enterics or coliforms. This quiz will cover their general characteristics, such as their gram-negative bacilli and coccobacilli nature, their ability to ferment a wide range of carbohydrates, and more. See how well you know these bacteria!
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