Which of the following is the abbreviation for berry-shaped (bacterium) in twisted chains?
A) strep
B) SLE
C) subcut
D) staph

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Strep is the abbreviation for streptococcus, a genus of bacteria that are berry-shaped and form twisted chains. SLE stands for systemic lupus erythematosus, a medical condition unrelated to bacteria. Subcut is short for subcutaneous, a term referring to tissue beneath the skin. Staph is an abbreviation for staphylococcus, a genus of bacteria that are spherical in shape and form clusters, rather than chains.

Which of the Following Is the Abbreviation for Berry-Shaped (Bacterium)