Methylene blue staining of metachromatic granules is diagnostic for
which of the following bacteria?
a. Mycobacterium Tuberculosis
b. Coiynebacterium Diphtheriae
c. Chlamydia Pneumoniae
d. Bordetella Pertussis

1 Answer

Answer :

b. Coiynebacterium Diphtheriae

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