12 Questions
Most B.anthracis strains produce a ______ that gives colonies a slimy mucus-like appearance
capsule
B.anthracis forms oval ______ located centrally
endospores
Bacillus anthracis is a large Gram-positive ______-shaped bacterium
rod
B.anthracis doesn't lyse ______ in sheep blood agar
blood
B.anthracis is one of the most popular biological weapons due to the resistance of its ______
endospore
B.anthracis infection is a type of ______, as it is transmitted from animals to humans
zoonosis
What type of infection is caused by B.anthracis?
Zoonotic
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of B.anthracis?
Doesn't require thiamin for growth
What is the typical arrangement of B.anthracis rods in a culture?
In single, paired, or chains
How does B.anthracis differ from other Bacillus species?
It does not produce lecithinase
Which of the following is a common cause of recent B.anthracis infections?
Intravenous drug use
What type of media does B.anthracis grow on?
Simple media
Test your knowledge on the characteristics of Bacillus anthracis, a large Gram-positive rod-shaped bacterium that forms chains resembling bamboo sticks. Learn about its aerobic nature, capsule production, and spore-forming ability.
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