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The throat swab of a patient with a sore throat , hoarseness of voice, and difficulty in breathing was taken. The organism was observed under the microscope and was identified as corynebacterium diphtheriae. The following is an image of the slide.

What is the Nature of the organisms?

A

They are spherical organisms without a well - developed nucleus

B

They are rod shaped organisms without a well - developed nucleus

C

They are spherical organisms with a well - developed nucleus

D

They are rod shaped organisms a well - developed nucleus

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