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
Differentiation of Neisseria Gonorrhea and Neisseria Meningitides can be done by 
Select and explain. 
A. Glucose fermentation, B. V.P Reaction, C. Maltose fermentation, D. Indole test
C: Maltose fermentation
Answer: C: Maltose fermentation 
Explanation: Gonococci resemble meningococci except that gonococci acidify only glucose, not maltose, but Meningococci acidifies both glucose and maltose. Reference: Textbook of Microbiology; Anathanarayan and panicker's; 10th edition; Page no: 234