Which of the Following Is Described as a Spore-Forming,gram-Positive Bacillus

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is described as a spore-forming,gram-positive Bacillus that is β-hemolytic,motile,Voges-Proskauer (VP) -positive,and citrate-positive and causes two types of food poisoning as a result of toxin release?

• A)C.diphtheria
• B)B.anthracis
• C)B.cereus
• D)C.jeikeium

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