Enteric Gram-negative rods: Escherichia coli Characteristics Quiz
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Which of the following is a characteristic of Enteric Gram-negative rods?

  • Optimal growth at 25°C
  • Non-motile
  • Anaerobic growth (correct)
  • Ferment a limited range of carbohydrates

Which group of bacteria does not ferment lactose according to the text?

  • Escherichia
  • Klebsiella
  • Enterobacter
  • Salmonella (correct)

Which of the following Enterobacteriaceae is motile?

  • Proteus (correct)
  • Shigella
  • Escherichia
  • Klebsiella

Which of the following is a characteristic of Enterobacteriaceae antigens?

<p>'H' antigen (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common feature of Enteric Gram-negative rods regarding spore formation?

<p>Non-spore forming (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the morphology of Escherichia coli?

<p>Gram-negative rod-shaped (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many layers of peptidoglycan are present in the cell wall of E.coli?

<p>1-2 layers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What makes some strains of E.coli motile?

<p>Presence of fimbriae (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which antigen of E.coli is heat and alcohol labile and is present on the flagella?

<p>Flagellar (H) Antigen (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main effect of the heat stable lipopolysaccharide in E.coli?

<p>Endotoxic shock and intravascular coagulopathy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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