Correct option is C
Ans. (c)
Sol.
Vibrio cholerae is a
gram-negative bacterium and is the
causative agent of cholera. Gram-negative bacteria have a
thin peptidoglycan layer and an
outer membrane, which makes them more resistant to certain antibiotics. They appear
pink/red after Gram staining.
Explanation of each option:
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(a) Listeria monocytogenes – A
gram-positive bacillus, not gram-negative.
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(b) Streptococcus pneumoniae – A
gram-positive diplococcus that causes pneumonia.
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(c) Vibrio cholerae –
Correct answer. A
gram-negative comma-shaped bacillus responsible for cholera.
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(d) Staphylococcus aureus – A
gram-positive cocci that forms clusters.