When cocci are arranged irregularly, like clusters of grapes, the arrangement is called:

Correct answer: D. Staphylococcus

  • A. Streptococcus
  • B. Sarcina
  • C. Tetracoccus
  • D. Staphylococcus

Explanation

When cocci are arranged irregularly, like clusters of grapes, the arrangement is called Staphylococcus. The term "staphylococcus" comes from the Greek words "staphyle" (meaning "grape") and "coccus" (meaning "berry" or "coccus"), which accurately describes the cluster-like appearance of the bacteria.

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