8 Questions
Which phylum has a low G+C content and no other common characteristic?
Firmicutes
Which genus is a common food contaminant and an agent for food poisoning?
Bacillus
Which species is a significant component of the gut microbiome and used as starter cultures for yogurt?
Lactobacillus
Which order contains bacilli & cocci in the Firmicutes phylum?
Lactobacillales
Which genus is associated with gangrene and produces neurotoxins?
Clostridium
Which genus is an obligate anaerobe and a common soil dweller?
Bacillus
Which bacillus-shaped genus are important in industrial microbiology?
Bacillus
Which genus is known for causing severe colitis and being a hospital infection agent?
Clostridium
Test your knowledge of Firmicutes phylum, its low G+C content, prominent genera like Clostridium and Streptococcus, and common characteristics. Explore important bacteria such as C.perfringens, C.tetani, C.botulinum, and C.difficile.
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