Which of the Following is Characteristic of Members of the Genus

Question

Which of the following is characteristic of members of the genus Clostridium?
A) Catalase positive
B) Spore-forming anaerobic bacilli
C) Spore-forming anaerobic cocci
D) Facultative anaerobes

Accepted Answer

Members of the genus Clostridium are spore-forming anaerobic bacilli, meaning they are rod-shaped and can produce spores in anaerobic conditions. They are also typically catalase negative, meaning they do not produce the enzyme catalase. They are strictly anaerobic, meaning they cannot survive in the presence of oxygen.