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Streptococcus is classified based on__________________?

Correct answer: D. Cell wall carbohydrate

  • A. M Protein
  • B. Cultural characteristics
  • C. Bile Solubility
  • D. Cell wall carbohydrate

Explanation

The major Lancefield classification of streptococci is based on antigenic differences in cell-wall carbohydrate. M protein is important for grouping and virulence of Streptococcus pyogenes but is not the general classification basis.

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