Enterococcus faecalis bacteria can be distinguished from other Gram-positive cocci because enterococci
A) have a glycocalyx.
B) produce catalase enzyme.
C) produce hemolysins.
D) can grow in the presence of bile salts.
E) are highly sensitive to antibiotics.

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Enterococcus faecalis bacteria can grow in the presence of bile salts, which distinguishes it from other Gram-positive cocci. This characteristic is used in laboratory identification of enterococci. The other options are not distinguishing features of enterococci.

Enterococcus Faecalis Bacteria Can Be Distinguished from Other Gram-Positive Cocci