This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Bacteria, Subject name: Microbiology
Differentiation of Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Neisseria meningitidis is by: 
Select and explain. 
A. Glucose fermentation, B. Maltose fermentation, C. V.P. reaction, D. Indole test
B: Maltose fermentation
Answer: B: Maltose fermentation 
Explanation: Ans is 'b' i.e., Maltose fermentation* Neisseria meningitidis ferment maltose and glucose both but gonococci only glucose (G for g).