10 Questions
What is the order in which Enterobacteriaceae is classified?
Enterobacterales
Which bacterial family includes Salmonella and Escherichia coli?
Enterobacteriaceae
What is the typical shape of members of Enterobacteriaceae?
Bacilli (rod-shaped)
What structures do most members of Enterobacteriaceae have for movement?
Flagella
What is the type genus of Enterobacteriaceae?
Escherichia
Which phylum does the family Enterobacteriaceae belong to?
Proteobacteria
What is the typical length range of members of Enterobacteriaceae?
1–5 μm
Which bacterial genera are mentioned as disease-causing in the text?
Klebsiella and Citrobacter
What structures are most members of Enterobacteriaceae equipped with for movement?
Flagella
What is the type genus of the family Enterobacteriaceae?
Escherichia
Study Notes
Classification of Enterobacteriaceae
- The order of classification is: Domain, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species
- The family Enterobacteriaceae belongs to the phylum Proteobacteria
Characteristics of Enterobacteriaceae
- Typical shape: rod-shaped (bacillus)
- Most members are equipped with flagella for movement
Key Genera and Disease-Causing Bacteria
- The family Enterobacteriaceae includes genera such as Salmonella and Escherichia coli
- These genera are mentioned as disease-causing in the text
- The type genus of Enterobacteriaceae is Escherichia
Size and Structure
- Typical length range: 0.5-5.0 μm
- Most members have flagella for movement
Test your knowledge on the Enterobacteriaceae family, a large group of Gram-negative bacteria with over 30 genera and 100 species. Learn about its classification, members, and its place in bacterial taxonomy.
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