Curved,microaerophilic,gram-Negative Rods,with Most Species Having Strong Urease Activity and the Majority

question 8

Multiple Choice

Curved,microaerophilic,gram-negative rods,with most species having strong urease activity and the majority of which colonize mammalian stomachs or intestines,describe which group of bacteria?

• A)Campylobacter
• B)Helicobacter
• C)Arcobacter
• D)Enterobacter

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Definitions:

Dinoflagellates

A group of single-celled organisms found in marine and freshwater environments, known for their role in red tides and bioluminescence.

Symbiotic

A close and often long-term interaction between two different biological species, which may be beneficial, harmful, or neutral to the parties involved.

Zooxanthellae

Endosymbiotic, photosynthetic dinoflagellates found in certain marine invertebrates; their mutualistic relationship with corals enhances the corals’ reef-building ability.

Peptidoglycan

A polymer consisting of sugars and amino acids that forms a mesh-like layer outside the plasma membrane of most bacteria, providing structural strength.