Some species of Streptococcus, when grown on blood agar, produce a complete hemolysis with the formation of a clear zone around the colony; this is referred to as ________.

A. gamma-hemolysis
B. alpha-hemolysis
C. beta-hemolysis
D. None of the choices are correct.


Answer: C

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