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What is the main basis for classifying medically important gram-negative rods?
Biochemical properties
Where are medically important gram-negative rods commonly found?
In soil, water, and vegetation
What is the relationship between medically important gram-negative rods and intestinal flora?
They are part of the normal intestinal flora of most animals and humans
How many genera are included in the largest collection of medically important gram-negative rods?
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Which of the following best describes the classification basis for medically important gram-negative rods?
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Where are medically important gram-negative rods commonly found?
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What is the primary habitat of medically important gram-negative rods?
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How many genera are included in the largest collection of medically important gram-negative rods?
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Which characteristic is used to distinguish Enterobacteriaceae from other gram-negative rods?
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What is a characteristic feature of Plesiomonas that distinguishes it from other members of the family Enterobacteriaceae?
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What is a common characteristic of medically important gram-negative rods in terms of their nutritional requirements?
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Which test is used to distinguish Enterobacteriaceae from many other gram-negative rods?
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