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Microbiology, Fifth Edition
Microbiology, 5/e
Lansing M Prescott, Augustana College
Donald A Klein, Colorado State University
John P Harley, Eastern Kentucky University
Bacteria: The Proteobacteria

True or False Quiz



1

Chemolithotropic bacteria obtain energy and electrons by oxidizing inorganic nutrients rather than the organic nutrients employed by most bacteria.
A)True
B)False
2

Bdellovibrio and the rickettsias specialize in predatory or parasitic modes of existence.
A)True
B)False
3

The genus Pseudomonas contains more than 70 species.
A)True
B)False
4

Pseudomonads and enteric bacteria are important experimental bacteria.
A)True
B)False
5

Escherichia coli is a good indicator of fecal contamination of water supplies because it is easily detectable.
A)True
B)False
6

Escherichia coli has not been found to be pathogenic in humans.
A)True
B)False
7

Rickettsia do not use glucose as an energy source.
A)True
B)False








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