Which of the following microorganisms can be cultured only in the footpads of mice or a species of armadillo?
A)Mycobacterium tuberculosis
B)Mycobacterium leprae
C)Neisseria gonorrhoeae
D)Mycoplasma

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Mycobacterium leprae, the causative agent of leprosy, cannot be cultured in laboratory media and can only be grown in the footpads of mice or in the nine-banded armadillo. The other microorganisms listed can be cultured in laboratory media.

Which of the Following Microorganisms Can Be Cultured Only in the Footpads