Question

multiple choice 0.8 points
select the correct bacteria and its respective pigment color:
staphylococcus epidermidis: blue
pseudomonas aeruginosa: red
micrococcus luteus: yellow
serratia marcescens; green

Explanation:

• Staphylococcus epidermidis: It is usually white or cream - colored, not blue.
• Pseudomonas aeruginosa: Produces pyocyanin (blue - green pigment), not red.
• Micrococcus luteus: As the name “luteus” (Latin for yellow) suggests, it has a yellow pigment.
• Serratia marcescens: Produces prodigiosin (red pigment), not green.

Answer:

Micrococcus luteus: Yellow