Organisms that typically produce colonies with a fried egg appearance are the
A) Mycobacteria.
B) Mycoplasmas.
C) Actinomyces.
D) Chlamydia.
E) Escherichia.

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Mycoplasmas are known for producing colonies that resemble a fried egg appearance on culture media. This is due to their unique way of growing, with a central raised area surrounded by a flat periphery.

Organisms That Typically Produce Colonies with a Fried Egg Appearance