Question

Which of the following is NOT common feature of both Staphylococcus and Streptococcus species?

A) They both produce hyaluronidase
B) They both have large amount of peptidoglycans
C) They may cause similar diseases
D) They both posses coagulase
E) They have similar morphology

Answer 1

The NOT common feature between Staphylococcus and Streptococcus species is that Streptococcus species do not produce coagulase.

Step-by-step explanation:

The NOT common feature between Staphylococcus and Streptococcus species is option D) They both posses coagulase. Staphylococcus species, such as S. aureus, produce coagulase, which induces blood clot formation. On the other hand, Streptococcus species, such as S. pyogenes, do not produce coagulase. Therefore, the correct answer is option D.