Slow-Growing Nontuberculous Mycobacteria Whose Colonies Become Pigmented When Exposed to Light

question 19

Multiple Choice

Slow-growing nontuberculous mycobacteria whose colonies become pigmented when exposed to light are referred to as

• A)scotochromogens.
• B)photochromogens.
• C)nonphotochromogens.
• D)chromogenicums.

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