Question

You are given a prepared slide and are told that it is a streptobacillus. Without even looking at the slide under the microscope, you know which of the following? 1. The bacteria are linked together in chains. 2. The bacteria are spherical in shape. 3. The bacteria are in grape-like clusters. 4. The bacteria are rod-shaped. 5. The bacteria are Gram-negative.
A) 1,2.
B) 1,4.
C) 2,3.
D) 2,4.
E) 1,4,5.

Answer 1

Answer:

1 and 4

Explanation:

Streptobacilli are linked together in chains, the bacterium is gram positive and   the generally rod-shape. The genus could be aerobic ( required oxygen for their growth), falcultative anaerobe (in the absence of oxygen, they can switch to fermentation).