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Microbiology General 15b88c80

Medusa head colonies on nutrient agar is seen in?

A
Pneumococcus
B
Legionella
C
Brucella
D
Anthrax
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'd' i.e., Anthrax BACILLUS ANTHRACIS Morphology ? Gram positive Non motile (all other members of genus Bacillus are motile) Arranged singly, in pairs or in sho chains Capsulated - entire chain being surrounded by a capsule. - Capsule is polypeptide Sporing - Spores are formed in culture or in soil but never in animal body during life. Chain of bacilli presents a bamboo stick appearance.

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