Non spore forming anaerobes

What is the energy source for non spore forming anaerobic bacteria?

• A) Oxygen
• B) Sunlight
• C) Organic compounds
• D) Water
• E) None of the above

Which of the following is an example of a non spore forming anaerobic bacteria?

• A) Clostridium tetani
• B) Streptococcus pneumoniae
• C) Bacteroides fragilis
• D) Staphylococcus aureus
• E) None of the above

What is the optimal pH range for growth of most non spore forming anaerobic bacteria?

• A) 2-4
• B) 4-6
• C) 6-8
• D) 8-10
• E) None of the above

Which of the following is a distinguishing characteristic of Prevotella species?

• A) Ability to produce endospores
• B) Ability to produce a capsule
• C) Presence of peritrichous flagella
• D) Ability to produce a black pigment
• E) None of the above

Which of the following non spore forming anaerobic bacteria is a common cause of dental infections?

• A) Fusobacterium nucleatum
• B) Pseudomonas aeruginosa
• C) Bacillus subtilis
• D) Escherichia coli
• E) None of the above

Which of the following non spore forming anaerobic bacteria is commonly found in the human gut?

• A) Clostridium perfringens
• B) Peptostreptococcus anaerobius
• C) Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron
• D) Propionibacterium acnes
• E) None of the above

Which of the following is a distinguishing characteristic of Porphyromonas species?

• A) Ability to produce endospores
• B) Ability to produce a capsule
• C) Presence of peritrichous flagella
• D) Ability to produce a red pigment
• E) None of the above

Which of the following non spore forming anaerobic bacteria is commonly associated with periodontitis?

• A) Actinomyces israelii
• B) Tannerella forsythia
• C) Lactobacillus acidophilus
• D) Staphylococcus epidermid