A Particular Characteristic of Disease-Causing Streptococcus Is

Question

A particular characteristic of disease-causing Streptococcus is
A) catalase production.
B) beta-hemolysis.
C) lactic acid production.
D) growth at refrigerator temperatures.
E) endospore formation.

Accepted Answer

Beta-hemolysis is a characteristic of disease-causing Streptococcus strains, indicating their ability to lyse red blood cells and cause tissue damage. Catalase production, lactic acid production, growth at refrigerator temperatures, and endospore formation are not commonly associated with disease-causing Streptococcus.