When cocci form long chain of cells, the arrangement is termed as:
Correct answer: C. Streptococci
- A. Staphylococcus
- B. Sarcinae
- C. Streptococci
- D. Cocci
Explanation
Pair of cocci are, called diplococci Rows or chains of cells are called streptococci. Grapelike clusters of cells are staphylococci. Packets of eight or more cells are, sarcinae. Group of four cells in a square arrangement is tetrad.
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