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Staphylococcus Aureus Quiz

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Which family does Staphylococcus aureus belong to?

Enterococcaceae
Streptococcaceae
Micrococcaceae (correct)
Moraxellaceae

What is the characteristic arrangement of Staphylococcus aureus?

Pairs
Tetrads
Chains
Clusters (grape-like) (correct)

Which test can differentiate Staphylococcus aureus from other staphylococci?

Coagulase test (correct)
Oxidase test
Catalase test
Indole test

What is the color of Staphylococcus aureus colonies on nutrient agar?

<p>Golden yellow (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which antibiotic is most effective against sensitive strains of Staphylococcus aureus?

<p>Benzyl penicillin (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Micrococcaceae

A family of Gram-positive bacteria, including the genus Staphylococcus.

What is the typical arrangement of S. aureus?

Characterized by grape-like clusters of round bacteria.

Coagulase test

An enzyme that coagulates plasma, differentiating S. aureus from other staphylococci.

Colony color of S. aureus

Staphylococcus aureus colonies grow as yellow-pigmented colonies on nutrient agar.

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Benzyl penicillin

A powerful antibiotic, effective against many sensitive strains of Staphylococcus aureus.