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Microbiology JIPMER 2019 ae354de0

Which among the following is bile esculin positive and shows growth in 6.5% sodium chloride?

A
Streptococcus agalactiae
B
Streptococcus pneumoniae
C
Enterococcus faecalis
D
Streptococcus viridans
High-Yield Explanation
- Enterococcus faecalis can- - Resist 6.5% NaCL - Resist 40% bile - Temperature of >55o C They are bile esculin positive. Bile esculin agar is used to culture. Black coloured colonies are seen. In gram staining, Spectacle like appearance is present

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