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What are the characteristics of staphylococci?
What are the characteristics of staphylococci?
Gram-positive cocci, nonflagellate, nonmotile, non–spore-forming, catalase positive
How do you test for catalase in staphylococci?
How do you test for catalase in staphylococci?
Add H2O2 to a petri dish with staphylococci and observe for bubbling
What distinguishes Staphylococcus aureus from other species of staphylococci?
What distinguishes Staphylococcus aureus from other species of staphylococci?
Coagulase positivity
What is the most virulent species of staphylococci?
What is the most virulent species of staphylococci?
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What is the common classification for species other than Staphylococcus aureus?
What is the common classification for species other than Staphylococcus aureus?
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What is the distinguishing characteristic of Staphylococcus aureus?
What is the distinguishing characteristic of Staphylococcus aureus?
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What enzyme do all types of staphylococcus bacteria contain, which results in a bubbling effect when H2O2 is added?
What enzyme do all types of staphylococcus bacteria contain, which results in a bubbling effect when H2O2 is added?
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What type of growth conditions do staphylococci prefer?
What type of growth conditions do staphylococci prefer?
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What is the common classification for species other than Staphylococcus aureus?
What is the common classification for species other than Staphylococcus aureus?
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What is the typical result of adding H2O2 to a solution containing catalase-positive staphylococci?
What is the typical result of adding H2O2 to a solution containing catalase-positive staphylococci?
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