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
True about anthrax - rpt 
Select and explain. 
A. Cause by Gram positive bacilli, B. Soil reservoir, C. Spore formation takes place, D. More common in carnivorous than herbivores
A: Cause by Gram positive bacilli
Answer: A: Cause by Gram positive bacilli 
Explanation: The anthrax bacilli are one of the largest of pathogenic bacteria, which is gram-positive and non-acid fast. REF:TEXTBOOK OF MICROBIOLOGY ANANTHANARAYAN AND PANIKER SEVENTH EDITION PAGE NO:248