Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus is an antibiotic-resistant "superbug" that can cause deadly infections in humans. What would these Gram-positive bacteria look like under a microscope?
Correct answer: A. Purple spheres
- A. Purple spheres
- B. Clear rods
- C. Pink rods
- D. Purple spirals
Explanation
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a type of Gram-positive bacterium that is resistant to multiple antibiotics, including methicillin and other β-lactam antibiotics. When viewed under a microscope after Gram staining, MRSA appears as Gram-positive cocci(purple spheres).
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