Meningococci differs from gonococci in that they: (A) Are intracellular, (B) Possess a capsule, (C) Cause fermentation of glucose, (D) Are oxidase positive
Answer is B. Meningococci are capsulated, unlike gonococci. Based on their capsular polysaccharide antigens, they are classified into at least 13 serogroups, of which A, B, C, X, Y and W-135 are most impoant. Reference: Textbook of Microbiology; Anathanarayan and panicker's; 10th edition; Page no: 230