What metabolic characteristic distinguishes Enterobacteriaceae from Pasteurellaceae?
A) Enterobacteriaceae are facultative anaerobes.
B) Pasteurellaceae are oxidase positive.
C) Pasteurellaceae are facultative anaerobes.
D) Enterobacteriaceae are oxidase positive.
E) Enterobacteriaceae ferment lactose.

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Pasteurellaceae are oxidase positive, while Enterobacteriaceae are oxidase negative. This is a key metabolic characteristic used to differentiate between these two families.

What Metabolic Characteristic Distinguishes Enterobacteriaceae from Pasteurellaceae