Which of These Bacteria are Considered Obligate Intracellular Parasites

Question

Which of these bacteria are considered obligate intracellular parasites?
A) streptococci
B) staphylococci
C) Escherichia coli
D) chlamydia

Accepted Answer

Chlamydia are considered obligate intracellular parasites, meaning that they require a host cell to survive and reproduce. Streptococci, staphylococci, and Escherichia coli are all bacteria that can survive and reproduce outside of host cells.