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What is the primary reason Enterobacteriaceae are often referred to as Enterics?
What is the primary reason Enterobacteriaceae are often referred to as Enterics?
- Because of their ability to form spores
- Their resistance to the secondary stain safranin
- Due to their predominant presence in the gastrointestinal tract of humans and animals (correct)
- Their capability to ferment lactose and sucrose
What is a common characteristic of Enterobacteriaceae in terms of their aerobic requirements?
What is a common characteristic of Enterobacteriaceae in terms of their aerobic requirements?
- Aerotolerant anaerobe
- Facultative anaerobe (correct)
- Obligate anaerobe
- Microaerophile
Why are Enterobacteriaceae considered non-spore formers?
Why are Enterobacteriaceae considered non-spore formers?
- They are only able to form spores in the presence of air
- They form spores in a limited range of environmental conditions
- They lack the capability to form spores (correct)
- Their spores are not visible under a microscope
What distinguishes Enterobacteriaceae in terms of their ability to ferment glucose?
What distinguishes Enterobacteriaceae in terms of their ability to ferment glucose?
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What differentiates the fermentative capabilities of Enterobacteriaceae?
What differentiates the fermentative capabilities of Enterobacteriaceae?
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