Which one of the following is characteristic of N. meningitidis but not N. gonorrhoeae?

A. Ferments glucose
B. Contains a polysaccharide capsule
C. Is oxidase-positive
D. Most isolates show resistance to penicillin
E. No effective vaccines are available


Ans: B. Contains a polysaccharide capsule

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