The presence of mecA indicates
A) Staphylococcus epidermidis.
B) sensitivity to tetracycline.
C) resistance to methicillin.
D) vancomycin resistance.

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The presence of mecA gene indicates resistance to methicillin, which is a beta-lactam antibiotic. This gene is commonly found in Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) but can also be present in other bacteria such as Staphylococcus epidermidis. However, the presence of mecA alone does not indicate resistance to other antibiotics such as tetracycline or vancomycin.

The Presence of MecA Indicates