Lab -7: Enterobacteriaceae Classification Quiz
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Which bacterial species do not ferment lactose or produce hydrogen sulfide gas, resulting in colorless colonies?

  • Klebsiella
  • Proteus
  • Shigella (correct)
  • Escherichia coli
  • Which culture media is commonly used for the isolation of Salmonella to produce green colonies with black centers?

  • Selenite broth
  • Blood Agar
  • Hektoen Enteric Agar (correct)
  • MacConkey Agar
  • Which bacterial species is characterized by the absence of motility and the presence of a polysaccharide capsule, giving colonies a glistening, mucoid character?

  • Klebsiella (correct)
  • Salmonella
  • Escherichia coli
  • Yersinia
  • Which test is commonly used for the identification of members of the Enterobacteriaceae family?

    <p>Triple Sugar Iron (TSI) Agar Test</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bacterium ferments lactose rapidly and produces indole, allowing for easy differentiation from other species?

    <p>Escherichia coli</p> Signup and view all the answers

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