The genus Staphylococcus is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT:

A. Catalase positive
B. Productions of cytotoxins
C. May be a part of the normal bacteria flora
D. Staphylococcus aureus is the most virulent strain
E. The bacterial cell wall is composed of peptidoglycan, teichoic acid, and LPS


Ans: E. The bacterial cell wall is composed of peptidoglycan, teichoic acid, and LPS

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