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 - The Prokaryotes: Domains Bacteria and Archae - Clinical Case - Question - Page 317: 1

Answer

Gram-positive cocci can be seen in the Gram's stained-blood smear of Mercy.

Work Step by Step

Gram-positive bacteria appear blue under Gram stain and the shape is circular, which means that it is a cocci.

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