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MIC 121 MCB 102 BACTERIA Objective Question

Question

What type of arrangement describes pairs of cocci?
Options
A Streptococci
B Staphylococci
C Diplococci
Correct Answer
D Sarcinae
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 10, under 'CELL ARRANGEMENTS', lists 'Pairs: diplococci, diplobacilli'. Page 11 also defines '“diplo” - pairs of cells'.

Hint

The prefix 'diplo-' often indicates 'two' or 'pair'.

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