Question

Streptococcus pyogenes is the bacterium that causes strep throat. Based on its name, what is the shape of the individual bacterial cells?
(1) Round
(2) Rod
(3) Spiral
(4) Polyhedral

Answer 1

Explanation:

Streptococcus pyogenes is a species of Gram-positive, aerotolerant bacterium in the genus Streptococcus. These bacteria are extracellular, and made up of non-motile and non-sporing cocci. It is clinically important for humans. It is an infrequent, but usually pathogenic, part of the skin microbiota.