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MIC 121 MCB 102 BACTERIA Objective Question

Question

An arrangement of cocci that forms irregular, grape-like clusters is known as:
Options
A Diplococci
B Streptococci
C Tetrads
D Staphylococci
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 11 explains '"staphylo" - Large groups- irregular like grape clusters e.g. Staphylococcus aureus.'

Hint

Think of the common bacterium known for causing skin infections, which forms clusters.

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