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Which of the following is a characteristic morphology of Klebsiella sp.?
Which of the following is a characteristic morphology of Klebsiella sp.?
- Gram negative, motile, long and thick bacilli
- Gram negative, nonmotile, short and thick bacilli (correct)
- Gram positive, motile, long and thin bacilli
- Gram positive, motile, thin bacilli
What is the color of the colonies formed by Klebsiella pneumoniae on MacConkey agar?
What is the color of the colonies formed by Klebsiella pneumoniae on MacConkey agar?
- White
- Green
- Pink (correct)
- Yellow
Which sugar fermentation test result is characteristic of Klebsiella sp.?
Which sugar fermentation test result is characteristic of Klebsiella sp.?
- No fermentation of any sugars
- Fermentation of glucose, lactose, mannitol, and maltose (correct)
- Fermentation of glucose and mannitol only
- Fermentation of lactose and mannitol only
Which of the following is a common site where Klebsiella pneumoniae is found in humans?
Which of the following is a common site where Klebsiella pneumoniae is found in humans?
What is the main reason for the mucoid colonies formed by Klebsiella sp. on media?
What is the main reason for the mucoid colonies formed by Klebsiella sp. on media?