Pseudomonas species
A) are resistant to many disinfectants and antimicrobials AND do not contain plasmids.
B) are mostly harmless except for the opportunistic P. aeruginosa AND do not contain plasmids.
C) require nutrient-rich environments AND are mostly harmless except for the opportunistic P. aeruginosa.
D) require nutrient-rich environments AND do not contain plasmids.
E) are resistant to many disinfectants and antimicrobials AND are mostly harmless except for the opportunistic P. aeruginosa.

Question

Pseudomonas species
A) are resistant to many disinfectants and antimicrobials AND do not contain plasmids.
B) are mostly harmless except for the opportunistic P. aeruginosa AND do not contain plasmids.
C) require nutrient-rich environments AND are mostly harmless except for the opportunistic P. aeruginosa.
D) require nutrient-rich environments AND do not contain plasmids.
E) are resistant to many disinfectants and antimicrobials AND are mostly harmless except for the opportunistic P. aeruginosa.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Pseudomonas species are known to be resistant to many disinfectants and antimicrobials, making them a challenge to manage in medical settings. However, most Pseudomonas species are harmless except for the opportunistic pathogen P. aeruginosa. Plasmids are not a defining feature of Pseudomonas species. Therefore, option E which states that Pseudomonas species are resistant to many disinfectants and antimicrobials AND are mostly harmless except for the opportunistic P. aeruginosa is the most accurate statement.

Pseudomonas Species