Question

multiple choice question
cocci that associate in pairs are referred to as

o streptococci
o diplococci
o tetrads
o staphylococci

Explanation:

Cocci are spherical - shaped bacteria. Diplococci are cocci that occur in pairs. Streptococci are in chains, tetrads are in groups of four, and staphylococci are in clusters.

Answer:

B. diplococci