Which one of the following cocci appear as bunch of grapes under microscope

Streptococci

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Diplococci

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Staphylococci

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Pneumococci

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Solution

The correct option is C Staphylococci
A chain of coccus bacteria constitutes Streptococcus. For example, Streptococcus pneumoniae. Pneumococci are a type of streptococcus bacteria. The bacteria that occurs in pairs of cocci are called as diplococci. Examples include Moraxella catarrhalis, Neisseria species. The grape-like bunch of coccus bacteria constitutes Staphylococcus. For example, Staphylococcus aureus.
Thus, the correct answer is 'Staphylococci.'

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