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What is the main reason for Enterobacteriaceae being referred to as Enterics?
What is the main reason for Enterobacteriaceae being referred to as Enterics?
- They are associated with infections throughout the body
- They are ubiquitous in nature
- Majority of them reside in the gastrointestinal tract of humans and animals (correct)
- They are frequently encountered in the laboratory
What distinguishes Enterobacteriaceae as gram-negative organisms?
What distinguishes Enterobacteriaceae as gram-negative organisms?
- They retain the secondary stain safranin (correct)
- They are resistant to antibiotics
- They form spores
- They have a thick peptidoglycan layer
What is a characteristic feature of all Enterobacteriaceae in terms of their aerobic requirements?
What is a characteristic feature of all Enterobacteriaceae in terms of their aerobic requirements?
- They are microaerophiles
- They are obligate anaerobes
- They are facultative anaerobes (correct)
- They are obligate aerobes
What can be expected when inoculating a member of the Enterobacteriaceae family in TSI or KIA?
What can be expected when inoculating a member of the Enterobacteriaceae family in TSI or KIA?
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What differentiates the fermentative capabilities of Enterobacteriaceae?
What differentiates the fermentative capabilities of Enterobacteriaceae?
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