This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Bacteriology, Subject name: Microbiology
Meningococci differs from gonococci in that they 
Select and explain. 
A. Are intracellular, B. Possess a capsule, C. Cause fermentation of glucose, D. Are oxidase positive
B: Possess a capsule
Answer: B: Possess a capsule 
Explanation: 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