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 11 - The Prokaryotes: Domains Bacteria and Archaea - Study Questions - Multiple Choice - Page 329: 9

Answer

B. It is an aerobic gram-negative rod.

Work Step by Step

Legionella was initially classified with the Pseudomonads because both are aerobic and are gram-negative rods. Nowadays, Legionella is classified as a Miscellaneous Gram-Negative Bacteria while Pseudomonads is among the most commonly isolated Gram-Negative Bacteria.

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