Microbiology: An Introduction, 11th Edition

by Tortora, Gerard J.; Funke, Berdell R.; Case, Christine L.

Published by Benjamin Cummings

ISBN 10: 0321733606

ISBN 13: 978-0-32173-360-3

Chapter 10 - Figure 10.8 - The use of metabolic characteristics to identify selected genera of enteric bacteria - Question - Page 284: 1

Answer

Escherichia spp.

Work Step by Step

Based on the diagram, Escherichia spp. are gram-negative bacteria that are a lactose-fermenter, producing acid in the process, and cannot use citric acid as their sole carbon source.

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