Question

which genus gets its name due to the cellular arrangement of spherical cells found in clusters, like a bunch of grapes?
diplococcus
sarcina
staphylococcus
streptococcus

Explanation:

• Diplococcus cells form pairs, not grape-like clusters.
• Sarcina cells form cube-shaped groups of 8 or more.
• Staphylococcus derives from Greek terms meaning "bunch of grapes" and "berry", referring to its spherical cells clustered like grapes.
• Streptococcus cells form chains.

Answer:

C. Staphylococcus