A Gram- Negative, Nonsporulating Rod That Is Highly Motile, Oxidase

question 24

Multiple Choice

A gram- negative, nonsporulating rod that is highly motile, oxidase negative, facultatively aerobic, ferments glucose, and urease positive is likely to be of which genus?

• A) Rickettsia
• B) Pseudomonas
• C) Lactobacillus
• D) Proteus

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Definitions:

Back of Body

Refers to the posterior aspect of the body which includes structures and parts on the outward-facing side when in a standard anatomical position.

Cephalic

Pertaining to the head or the head end of the body, often used in medical and biological contexts to describe location or direction.

Head

The upper part of the human body, or the leading or front part of something.

Umbilical Region

The area of the abdomen around the navel or umbilicus, often used as a reference point in medical examinations.