Question

Streptococcus mutans is one of the bacteria responsible for dental plaque formation and lacks an outer membrane outside its cell. Structurally and morphologically how would S. mutans look under the microscope. Illustrate the appearance

Answer 1

The illustration is attached.

Step-by-step explanation:

Under a microscope, Streptococcus mutans would be seen as small oval structures, about 0.5 to 0.75 µm in diameter. These structures would be linked to putras in pairs, or in a type of horizontal chain.

To survive, this bacteria must be present in places rich in organic matter and nutrients.