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Which characteristic is NOT true about Streptococci?
Which characteristic is NOT true about Streptococci?
- Non-motile
- Gram-positive cocci in chains
- Facultative anaerobes
- Catalase-positive (correct)
Which Streptococcus group grows at 10°C and 37°C?
Which Streptococcus group grows at 10°C and 37°C?
- Lactic Group (correct)
- Enterococcus Group
- Pyogenic Group
- Viridans Group
What is the characteristic hemolytic pattern of Alpha-hemolytic Streptococci?
What is the characteristic hemolytic pattern of Alpha-hemolytic Streptococci?
- Partial/Incomplete hemolysis (correct)
- Beta hemolysis
- Complete hemolysis
- No hemolysis
Which Streptococcus species requires capnophilic conditions for growth?
Which Streptococcus species requires capnophilic conditions for growth?
What enhances the growth of Streptococci on agar plates?
What enhances the growth of Streptococci on agar plates?
Under what conditions do Enterococcus Group Streptococci grow?
Under what conditions do Enterococcus Group Streptococci grow?
Which classification system is based on the extraction of C carbohydrate from the streptococcal cell wall?
Which classification system is based on the extraction of C carbohydrate from the streptococcal cell wall?
Which Streptococcus species is classified under Lancefield Group A as Beta-hemolytic?
Which Streptococcus species is classified under Lancefield Group A as Beta-hemolytic?
What is the principal virulence factor for Streptococcus pyogenes?
What is the principal virulence factor for Streptococcus pyogenes?
How is Streptococcus pyogenes primarily acquired by humans?
How is Streptococcus pyogenes primarily acquired by humans?
Which Streptococcus species is considered a 'fever-producing and flesh-eating bacterium'?
Which Streptococcus species is considered a 'fever-producing and flesh-eating bacterium'?
Why is the Lancefield Classification mostly significant in classifying and identifying beta-hemolytic streptococci?
Why is the Lancefield Classification mostly significant in classifying and identifying beta-hemolytic streptococci?
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