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Grape bunch shaped colonies are seen in______________?

Correct answer: B. Staphylococcus

  • A. Streptococcus
  • B. Staphylococcus
  • C. E.coli
  • D. Gonococci

Explanation

Staphylococci divide in several planes and remain attached, producing characteristic grape-like clusters. Streptococci form chains, whereas gonococci typically appear as paired kidney-shaped cocci.

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