Match the description to the most likely identification.
-Nonpigmented Prevotella
A)Are kanamycin-resistant,colistin-resistant,and vancomycin-resistant and grow in 20% bile
B)Are bile-sensitive,kanamycin-resistant,catalase-negative,and indole-negative
C)Fluoresce brick red or have a brown-to-black pigment
D)Reduces nitrate,and requires formate and fumarate for growth in broth culture
E)Are sensitive to kanamycin,and fluoresce a chartreuse color

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The description matches the characteristics of bile-sensitive, kanamycin-resistant, catalase-negative, and indole-negative bacteria, which are nonpigmented Prevotella.

Answer: C
 The description matches the characteristics of bacteria that fluoresce brick red or have a brown-to-black pigment, which are typically associated with Porphyromonas species.

Answer: D
 The description matches the characteristics of bacteria that reduce nitrate and require formate and fumarate for growth in broth culture, which are specific to the genus Bacteroides.

Answer: E
 The description matches the characteristics of bacteria that are sensitive to kanamycin and fluoresce a chartreuse color, which are typically associated with Fusobacterium species.

Answer: A
 The description matches the characteristics of bacteria that are kanamycin-resistant, colistin-resistant, and vancomycin-resistant, and grow in 20% bile, which are typically associated with Enterococcus faecalis.

Match the Description to the Most Likely Identification