Microbiology: An Introduction, 11th Edition

by Tortora, Gerard J.; Funke, Berdell R.; Case, Christine L.

Published by Benjamin Cummings

ISBN 10: 0321733606

ISBN 13: 978-0-32173-360-3

Chapter 11 - Figure 11.17 - Streptococcus - Question - Page 316: 1

Answer

Streptococcus usually appear in chains while Staphylococcus usually are in grapelike clusters.

Work Step by Step

Both organisms are gram-positive cocci once stained with Gram's Stain and viewed under the microscope. However, their arrangements help differentiate the two. Streptococcus appears in chains while Staphylococcus appears in clusters.

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