5 Questions
What is the main reason for Enterobacteriaceae being referred to as Enterics?
Majority of them reside in the gastrointestinal tract of humans and animals
What distinguishes Enterobacteriaceae as gram-negative organisms?
They retain the secondary stain safranin
What is a characteristic feature of all Enterobacteriaceae in terms of their aerobic requirements?
They are facultative anaerobes
What can be expected when inoculating a member of the Enterobacteriaceae family in TSI or KIA?
They will always ferment glucose within 6-12 hours
What differentiates the fermentative capabilities of Enterobacteriaceae?
Not all of them have the capability to ferment lactose or sucrose
Test your knowledge of the general characteristics of the Enterobacteriaceae family, often referred to as enterics. This quiz covers important information about their diversity and prevalence in the gastrointestinal tract of humans and animals.
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