Question

A shiny, sticky colony of Streptococcus pneumoniae is likely to be
a) encapsulated and pathogenic b) none capsulated and nonpathogenic
c) None capsulated and pathogenic d) encapsulated and nonpathogenic​

Answer 1

Answer:

The Correct answer is option a)

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Answer 2

A shiny and sticky colony of Streptococcus pneumoniae is likely to be encapsulated and pathogenic

• Streptococcus pneumoniae is a type of pathogenic type of gram-positive bacteria, which is responsible for causing pneumococcal infections.
• The shiny and sticky characteristics can be attributed to the presence of a capsule over the bacteria.
• The presence of a capsule makes the bacteria pathogenic and more prone to cause diseases.
• Thus, the answer is (Option a) encapsulated and pathogenic which describes a shiny, sticky colony of Streptococcus pneumoniae.