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What is a characteristic of Staphylococci?
What is a characteristic of Staphylococci?
- Cluster-forming (correct)
- Rod-shaped
- Forming endospores
- Forming chains
Which of the following genera of bacteria form endospores?
Which of the following genera of bacteria form endospores?
- Staphylococcus and Streptococcus
- Clostridium and Bacillus (correct)
- Streptococcus and Clostridium
- Staphylococcus and Bacillus
What is a characteristic of Streptococci?
What is a characteristic of Streptococci?
- Spherical and rod-shaped
- Forming chains (correct)
- Forming clusters
- Forming endospores
What shape are Staphylococcus and Streptococcus?
What shape are Staphylococcus and Streptococcus?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Bacillus?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Bacillus?
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Study Notes
Gram-Positive Bacteria
- Endospore formers include two main types: Clostridium and Bacillus, which have the ability to survive in extreme conditions due to their endospore-forming capabilities.
- Staphylococcus and Streptococcus are both spherical in shape, but differ in their arrangement: Staphylococci form clusters, while Streptococci form chains.
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