Question

multiple choice question
which term describes the cellular arrangement of spherical cells linked in a chain?

sarcina
streptococcus
diplococcus
staphylococcus

Explanation:

• Sarcina: Cells arranged in cuboidal packets (not chains of spherical cells).
• Streptococcus: Spherical (cocci) cells arranged in chains, which matches the description.
• Diplococcus: Spherical cells arranged in pairs (not chains).
• Staphylococcus: Spherical cells arranged in clusters (like grapes, not chains).

Answer:

B. Streptococcus