Full 2L QBank
Microbiology Bacteria 7e2209b8

Which of the following is not capsulated -

A
Pneumococcus
B
Cryptococcus
C
Meningococcus
D
Proteus
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'd' i.e., Proteus Capsuleo Many bacteria secrete a viscid material around the cel! surface,o When this is organized into a sharply defined structure, it is known as capsule,o Capsules are protective and protect the bacteria from phagocytosis and from lytic enzymes.o Some bacteria loose their capsules on repeated subcultures.Cansulated oroanismso Pneumococcuso Yersiniao Bacillus anthraxo V. parahemolyticuso Bordetellao H. influenzaeo Meningococcio Fresh strains of staphylococci, streptococci and E coli.o CL perfringens and CL butyricumo Bacteroideso Klebsiellao Cryptococcus.

Related Microbiology MCQs

Practice 2,00,000+ NEET PG Questions Free

Timed mock tests, mistake queue analytics, audio lectures & zero attempt limits on i❤️Exams.

Start Free Mock Test Now