Arrangement of coccus bacteria in chain is called:
Correct answer: A. Streptococci
- A. Streptococci
- B. Staphylococci
- C. Tetrad
- D. Sarcina
Explanation
Streptococci is the correct answer. Streptococci refer to a chain-like arrangement of spherical bacteria (cocci). In this arrangement, the cocci divide in one plane, and the resulting daughter cells remain attached to form a chain. The term "strepto" in "streptococci" indicates this linear arrangement.
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