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Which of the following is not a member of the enterbacteriaceae family ?

a. gram-negative rods,
b. glucose fermenters,
c. some members motile with peritruchous flagella,
d. some members lactose fermenting.

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Final answer:

The Enterobacteriaceae family consists of gram-negative rods that can ferment glucose and sometimes lactose; they can be motile with peritrichous flagella. However, gram-positive bacteria are not part of the Enterobacteriaceae family.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Enterobacteriaceae family is characterized by certain traits, such as being gram-negative rods, glucose fermenters, often being motile with peritrichous flagella, and sometimes being lactose fermenters. All the options provided are generally representative of the Enterobacteriaceae family except the gram-positive bacteria which are not members of this family. In contrast, the Enterobacteriaceae are gram-negative bacteria. Therefore, the correct answer is (a) gram-positive bacteria are not members of the Enterobacteriaceae family.

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