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This occurs when there is partial damage to the red blood cells. The plate will turn green. This is characteristic of streptococcus pneumonia.

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What are the differences between beta and alpha hemolytic bacteria in terms of their hemolytic activity?

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Is B subtilis gamma hemolytic?

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What is hemolytic streptococcus?

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Is Streptococcus pyogenes always Beta hemolytic?

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