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Transcribed Image Text:# Identification of Enterobacteriaceae Based on Biochemical Tests
The Enterobacteriaceae family is a large group of Gram-negative bacteria that includes many important pathogens. The identification process commonly uses a series of biochemical tests. The flowchart below demonstrates a structured approach to differentiate various genera within this family based on specific biochemical characteristics.
## Flowchart Explanation:
### 1. Lactose Fermentation
Lactose fermentation is the initial test dividing the bacteria into two categories:
- **Negative:** Salmonella, Shigella, Serratia, and Proteus.
- **Positive:** Escherichia coli, Citrobacter, Klebsiella, and Enterobacter.
### 2. Phenylalanine Deaminase Activity (for Lactose-Negative Bacteria)
This divides the lactose-negative bacteria further:
- **Negative:** Salmonella, Shigella, and Serratia.
- **Positive:** Proteus.
#### Further Testing for Negative Phenylalanine Deaminase Activity:
- **H2S Production:**
- **Negative:** Serratia, Shigella.
- **Positive:** Salmonella.
- **Citrate Utilization (For H2S-negative bacteria):**
- **Negative:** Shigella.
- **Positive:** Serratia.
### 3. Indole Production (for Lactose-Positive Bacteria)
This test divides the lactose-positive bacteria:
- **Negative:** Citrobacter, Klebsiella, and Enterobacter.
- **Positive:** E. coli.
#### Further Testing for Indole-Negative Bacteria:
- **Motility:**
- **Negative:** Klebsiella.
- **Positive:** Citrobacter, Enterobacter.
- **H2S Production (For Motility-positive bacteria):**
- **Negative:** Enterobacter.
- **Positive:** Citrobacter.
By following this flowchart and conducting the appropriate biochemical tests, one can accurately identify the genus and sometimes the species of bacteria within the Enterobacteriaceae family.

Transcribed Image Text:**Title: Identifying Bacteria Using a Dichotomous Key**
Using the dichotomous key above, identify the organism which gave the following test results:
**Test Results:**
- Gram-negative bacillus-shaped cells
- Indole positive
- Non-motile
- H₂S positive
- Phenylalanine deaminase negative
- Positive for citrate utilization
- Negative for lactose fermentation
**Multiple Choice Options:**
- **Klebsiella sp.** (Selected)
- Escherichia coli
- Shigella sp.
- Citrobacter sp.
- Salmonella sp.
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