Biological Classification And System Of Classification Question 522
Question: Escherichia coli has the following combination of characters
[AFMC 1993]
Options:
A) Rod shaped, $ 1-3,\mu m $ long, gram negative
B) Rod shaped, $ 1-3,\mu m $ long, gram positive
C) Spiral, $ 1-3,\mu m $ long, gram negative
D) Spiral, $ 1-3,\mu m $ long, gram positive
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
Esherichia coli or E.coli is a bacteria hence belongs to the kingdom Monera E.coli is a rod-shaped bacteria measuring 1-3 Ξm in length and 0.4 - 0.7 Ξm in width.
E.coli are facultatively anaerobic gram-negative enteric bacilli. They are commonly found in the intestinal tract of man and other animals.