Lab 6- Generally About Enterobacteria Flashcards
1
Q
Staining
A
Gram negative
2
Q
Motility?
A
Most of them are motile
3
Q
Culture
A
Nutrient agar and on macConkey agar
4
Q
Conditions
A
Aerobic, faculative anaerobic
5
Q
Biochem
A
Catalase +
Oxidase-
6
Q
Systemic or enteric pathogens
A
Escherichia coli
7
Q
Opportunistic pathogens
A
Klebsiella
Enterobacter sp
8
Q
Species are grouped by
A
Lactose + or -
9
Q
Are they usually present in gut flora ?
A
Yes, members of normal gut flora
10
Q
Spore?
A
No spore formation
11
Q
Culture
A
Not fastidious, no special demand
12
Q
Fermentative ?
A
Yes, gas +acid
13
Q
Air conditions
A
Can grow with/without O2
14
Q
Shape
A
Rod shaped !