Which of the following is not true of Diplococcus pneumoniae -: (A) Bile solubility, (B) Optochin resistance, (C) Causes Meningitis, (D) Possesses capsule
Answer is B. Ans. is 'b' i.e., Optochin resistance . Pneumococcus is optochin senstive (not resistant). The senstivity of pneumococci to optochin is useful in differentiating them from streptococci.