Which of the following is a feature shared by Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus epidermidis?
A. slime layer (capsule)
B. protein A
C. coagulase
D. staphylokinase
E. hyaluronidase
Answer: A
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What will be an ideal response?
Which of the following antimicrobial agents is the most toxic to humans?
A) 70% alcohol B) ethylene oxide C) quaternary ammonium compounds D) chloramines E) iodophors