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Which of the following best describes Veillonella species?
Which of the following best describes Veillonella species?
- Large, aerobic, gram-positive cocci found in the mouth, nasopharynx, and intestine
- Large, anaerobic, gram-positive rods found in the mouth, nasopharynx, and intestine
- Small, aerobic, gram-negative rods found in the mouth, nasopharynx, and intestine
- Small, anaerobic, gram-negative cocci found in the mouth, nasopharynx, and intestine (correct)
Which genus of bacteria is named after the Swiss ophthalmologist Victor Morax?
Which genus of bacteria is named after the Swiss ophthalmologist Victor Morax?
- Moraxella (correct)
- Veillonella
- Streptococcus
- Clostridium
What is the morphology of Moraxella organisms?
What is the morphology of Moraxella organisms?
- Bacilli (correct)
- Diplococci
- Cocci
- Spore-forming rods
Which genus comprises significant fractions of the oral flora found within supra- and subgingival dental plaque as well as on the oral mucosa?
Which genus comprises significant fractions of the oral flora found within supra- and subgingival dental plaque as well as on the oral mucosa?
Which of the following bacteria are oxidase-positive and catalase-positive?
Which of the following bacteria are oxidase-positive and catalase-positive?