This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Microbiology
Gonococcus ferments: September 2004 
Select and explain. 
A. Glucose, B. Maltose, C. Sucrose, D. Fructose
A: Glucose
Answer: A: Glucose 
Explanation: Ans. A i.e. N. gonorrhoeae also called gonococcus oxidise glucose, not maltose, sucrose, or lactose; N. meningitidis ferments glucose and maltose.