Which of the following is not true of Diplococcus pneumoniae -
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Optochin resistance . Pneumococcus is optochin senstive (not resistant). The senstivity of pneumococci to optochin is useful in differentiating them from streptococci.
Bile solubility
Optochin resistance
Causes Meningitis
Possesses capsule