The Presence of Gram-Positive Diplococci in a Sputum Sample Most

question 32

Multiple Choice

The presence of gram-positive diplococci in a sputum sample most likely indicates an infection of

• A) Streptococcus pyogenes.
• B) Streptococcus pneumoniae.
• C) Corynebacterium diphtheriae.
• D) Bordetella pertussis.

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Definitions:

Boreal Forest

The northern coniferous forest biome found primarily in Canada, northern Europe, and Siberia; also called taiga.

Corresponding Latitudes

Locations across the globe that share the same distance north or south of the Equator.

Tundra

A cold, treeless biome found in the Arctic and atop mountains, where the climate is characterized by very low temperatures, short growing seasons, and permafrost.

Permafrost

Permanently frozen subsoil characteristic of frigid areas such as the tundra.