5 Questions
Which of the following Enterobacteriaceae is non-motile at 37°C?
Yersinia
Which Enterobacteriaceae is oxidase negative, except for one species?
Pantoea
Which Enterobacteriaceae is often associated with gas production, except for one species?
Shigella
Which Enterobacteriaceae does not reduce nitrates to nitrite, except for two species?
Erwinia
Which Enterobacteriaceae family member is associated with mucoid colonies?
Klebsiella
Test your knowledge of Enterobacteriaceae by identifying colony characteristics and biochemical tests for lactose fermenter Enterobacteriaceae. Learn about the largest and most medically important family of gram-negative bacteria, their role in nosocomial infections, and their ability to ferment glucose and lactose on MacConkey Agar.
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