Biology
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Medium
Question
A group of 8 cocci is called ______________?
A
Diplococci
B
Octococci
C
Tetrad
D
Sarcina
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A
Diplococci
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B
Octococci
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C
Tetrad
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D
Sarcina
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Explanation
A cuboidal arrangement of eight cocci, formed by three successive divisions in perpendicular planes, is called a sarcina.