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Microbiology Systemic Bacteriology (Gram Positive Bacilli, Gram Negative Bacilli) 11d61135

Which of the following propey(ies) is/are seen in the members of family Enterobacteriaceae?

A
They are catalase-positive
B
They are oxidase-negative
C
They ferment glucose
D
All are true
High-Yield Explanation
All the above options are true for the members of family Enterobacteriaceae. Enterobacteriaceae propeies: Gram-negative, aerobes and facultative anaerobic bacilli. Nonfastidious. Ferment glucose. Reduce nitrate to nitrite. Oxidase test negative. Catalase positive (except Shigella dysenteriae type-1). Motile, except Shigella and Klebsiella. Natural habitat: Human intestine, called coliform bacilli.

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