Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE Regarding Staphylococcus Bacteria

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding Staphylococcus bacteria?

• A)They are gram-positive bacteria that possess relatively thin peptidoglycan cell walls.
• B)They are gram-positive bacteria that possess relatively thick peptidoglycan cell walls.
• C)They are gram-negative bacteria that possess relatively thin peptidoglycan cell walls.
• D)They are responsible for meningitis.
• E)They are classified as streptomycetes.

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