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What is the main basis for classifying medically important gram-negative rods?
What is the main basis for classifying medically important gram-negative rods?
- Geographical distribution
- Physical size and shape
- Biochemical properties (correct)
- Antibiotic resistance
Where are medically important gram-negative rods commonly found?
Where are medically important gram-negative rods commonly found?
- In soil, water, and vegetation (correct)
- On high mountain peaks
- In the air
- In deep ocean trenches
What is the relationship between medically important gram-negative rods and intestinal flora?
What is the relationship between medically important gram-negative rods and intestinal flora?
- They are harmful to the intestinal flora
- They only exist in the intestinal flora of animals
- They have no relationship with intestinal flora
- They are part of the normal intestinal flora of most animals and humans (correct)
How many genera are included in the largest collection of medically important gram-negative rods?
How many genera are included in the largest collection of medically important gram-negative rods?
Which of the following best describes the classification basis for medically important gram-negative rods?
Which of the following best describes the classification basis for medically important gram-negative rods?
Where are medically important gram-negative rods commonly found?
Where are medically important gram-negative rods commonly found?
What is the primary habitat of medically important gram-negative rods?
What is the primary habitat of medically important gram-negative rods?
How many genera are included in the largest collection of medically important gram-negative rods?
How many genera are included in the largest collection of medically important gram-negative rods?
Which characteristic is used to distinguish Enterobacteriaceae from other gram-negative rods?
Which characteristic is used to distinguish Enterobacteriaceae from other gram-negative rods?
What is a characteristic feature of Plesiomonas that distinguishes it from other members of the family Enterobacteriaceae?
What is a characteristic feature of Plesiomonas that distinguishes it from other members of the family Enterobacteriaceae?
What is a common characteristic of medically important gram-negative rods in terms of their nutritional requirements?
What is a common characteristic of medically important gram-negative rods in terms of their nutritional requirements?
Which test is used to distinguish Enterobacteriaceae from many other gram-negative rods?
Which test is used to distinguish Enterobacteriaceae from many other gram-negative rods?
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Classification of Gram-Negative Rods
Classification of Gram-Negative Rods
Gram-negative rods are classified based on their biochemical properties.
Habitat of Gram-Negative Rods
Habitat of Gram-Negative Rods
Medically important gram-negative rods are commonly found in soil, water, and vegetation.
Gram-Negative Rods and Intestinal Flora
Gram-Negative Rods and Intestinal Flora
Many medically important gram-negative rods are part of the normal intestinal flora of animals and humans.
Genera of Gram-Negative Rods
Genera of Gram-Negative Rods
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Classification Basis
Classification Basis
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Distinguishing Enterobacteriaceae
Distinguishing Enterobacteriaceae
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Plesiomonas Characteristic
Plesiomonas Characteristic
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Nutritional Needs
Nutritional Needs
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Oxidase Test
Oxidase Test
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