Granules in the Corynebacterium diphtheria are called by following names, except
First, I need to recall what the granules in C. diphtheriae are called. I remember that C. diphtheriae is a bacteria that causes diphtheria. The granules are a key feature in its identification. The question is asking which name is not used for these granules.
The core concept here is the morphology and staining characteristics of C. diphtheriae. The bacteria are pleomorphic, rod-shaped, and have a characteristic feature called metachromatic granules. These granules are also known as volutin granules or Babes-Ernst granules. So, the names they are known by are metachromatic, volutin, and Babes-Ernst. The question is asking which name is NOT used, so the incorrect option would be one that's not among these.
Now, the correct answer is the one that's not a synonym. Let's say the options are A to D. For example, if one of the options is "Negri bodies," that would be incorrect because Negri bodies are associated with rabies, not diphtheria. Another possible wrong option could be "Maltese cross," which refers to the arrangement of yeast cells in certain fungi like Cryptococcus neoformans. Alternatively, "Lipid bodies" might be a distractor, but I need to confirm.
The correct answer would be the option that doesn't match any of the known granule names. So, if the options include "Negri bodies," that's the correct answer here. The other options (metachromatic, volutin, Babes-Ernst) are all correct terms for the granules in C. diphtheriae.
Now, structuring the explanation. The core concept is the identification of granules in C. diphtheriae. The correct answer is the one that's not a synonym. Each incorrect option should be explained why it's wrong. For example, if Option A is "Negri bodies," then explain that they are found in rabies. Similarly for others. The clinical pearl would be to remember the synonyms for the granules and common mistakes with other organisms' structures.
I need to make sure the explanation is concise, covers all sections, and uses the correct terminology. Also, check that the character count is within the limit. Let me draft each section step by step.
**Core Concept**
Corynebacterium diphtheriae contains **metachromatic granules** (volutin granules), which are stained with **Albert stain** for diagnostic identification. These granules store **polyphosphate** and are a hallmark of the organism.
**Why the Correct Answer is Right**
The granules are termed **metachromatic**, **volutin**, or **Babes-Ernst granules** due to their staining properties and chemical composition. These names are synonymous and describe the same structure. The question asks for the exception, which would be a term unrelated to C. diphtheriae’s granules.
**Why Each Wrong Option is Incorrect**
**Option A:** *Negri bodies* are intracytopl