An irregular cluster of spherical bacterial cells is termed ________.

A. staphylobacillus
B. streptococcus
C. staphylococcus
D. staphylospirillum
E. streptobacillus


Answer: C

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Compare and contrast Yersinia pestis and Francisella tularensis with respect to clinical manifestations, mechanisms of transmission, reservoirs, and pathogenesis.

What will be an ideal response?

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