All are TRUE about pneumococci, EXCEPT:
Correct Answer: They grow best in 40% CO2
Description: Pneumococci are spherical gram-positive bacteria . Greek streptos, meaning "twisted," and kokkos, meaning "berry." 22 streptococcal species are recognized and are divided fuher into groups based on their hemolytic propeies. S. pneumoniae belongs to the alpha-hemolytic group that produces a greenish color on blood agar because of the reduction of iron in hemoglobin The bacteria are fastidious and grow best in 5% CO2. Ref: Harisson, Edition - 18, Page 1151
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