answersLogoWhite

0

Would be gram-positive because of the cell wall of the Staphylococci.

User Avatar

Wiki User

13y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

Is staphylococcus aureus acid fast?

No, Staphylococcus aureus is not acid-fast. Acid-fast bacteria, like Mycobacterium tuberculosis, retain the stain when treated with acid-alcohol. Staphylococcus aureus is a Gram-positive bacterium that retains the crystal violet stain in the Gram staining method.


Is staphylococcus arueus of upper resp gram positive or gram negative?

S. arureus is a gram posotive cocciScientific classificationDomain:BacteriaKingdom:EubacteriaPhylum:FirmicutesClass:BacilliOrder:BacillalesFamily:StaphylococcaceaeGenus:StaphylococcusSpecies:S. aureus


What kind of fungus is Staphylococcus aureus?

Staphylococcus aureus is a bacteria, not a fungus.


What describes the correct cellular morphology and gram reaction for staphylococcus aureus?

Staphylococcus aureus is a Gram-positive bacterium that appears as spherical cells (cocci) arranged in clusters or grape-like structures when viewed under a microscope. Its morphology is described as being round and in clusters.


Example for gram ve bacteria?

Gram positive bacteria have a thick layer of peptidoglycan in their cell wall, which retains the crystal violet stain in the Gram staining process, causing them to appear purple under the microscope. Examples include Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes.


What is the color of staphylococcus aureus after gram staining?

Post ID Special:Contributionssaid: "blue-violet.....because it is a gram-negative bacteria"Wrong...the color is correct, but S. aureus is gram-POSITIVE.


Is impetigo gram positive rods?

No. Impetigo is usually caused by Staphylococcus aureus, gram positive cocci.


What is the arrangement of the staphylococcus aureus?

Staphylococcus aureus is a Gram-positive bacteria. it has a perfect spherical cell with a diameter of one micrometer. The cell cluster looks like grapes under a microscope.


How do you different colony between bacillus subtilis and staphylococcus aureus in MYP agar?

Bacillus subtilis typically forms large, dry, irregular colonies with a matte appearance on MYP agar, while Staphylococcus aureus usually forms small, smooth, shiny colonies. Additionally, B. subtilis is often motile and may exhibit rhizoid growth patterns, while S. aureus is non-motile. A Gram stain can also be useful, as B. subtilis is Gram-positive and S. aureus is Gram-positive.


What are examples of gram positive aerobic bacteria?

staphylococcus epidermidis ,staphylococcus aureus ,staphylococcus albus ,streptococcus pyogenes ,streptococcus pneumonia , clostridium tetani , clostridium botulinum ,actinomyces odontolyticus ,bacillus subtilis , lactobacillus bacillus anthracis.


What are E coli and Staphylococcus aureus classified as?

E. coli is a gram-negative bacteria.S. aureus is a gram-positive coccus. It is a coccus because its shape is round (from the Greek kokkos=grain).


Can staphylococcus aureus grow on Nutrient Agar?

Yes, Staphylococcus aureus can grow on Nutrient Agar, which is a general-purpose medium that supports the growth of a wide variety of bacteria, including Staphylococcus species. Staphylococcus aureus typically forms white to creamy colonies on Nutrient Agar.