True statement about streptococcus faecalis is

A. Growns in 6.5% Nacl solution

B. Are lactose fermenter

C. Easily destroyed at 60 o C for 30 minutes

D. Classified on the basis of teichoic acid of cell wall

Correct Answer: Growns in 6.5% Nacl solution

Description: The enterococcus(enterococci or faecal streptococci) can grow in the presence of 40% bile, 6.5% NaCl, at pH 9.6 at 45-degree Celsius and in 0.1% methylene blue milk. Reference: Textbook of Microbiology; Anathanarayan and panicker's; 10th edition; Page no: 219

Category: Microbiology

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