Meningococci differs from gonococci in that they
Meningococci are capsulated, unlike gonococci. Based on their capsular polysaccharide antigens, they are classified into at least 13 serogroups, of which A, B, C, X, Y and W-135 are most impoant. Reference: Textbook of Microbiology; Anathanarayan and panicker's; 10th edition; Page no: 230
Are intracellular
Possess a capsule
Cause fermentation of glucose
Are oxidase positive
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