Question

How is pathogenic Staphylococcus aureus distinguished from other species of Staphylococcus?

Staphylococcus aureus is able to grow on mannitol salts agar, while other members of the genus are not.

Staphylococcus aureus is able to ferment mannitol, while other members of the genus are not.

Staphylococcus aureus is coccus-shaped, while other members of the genus are not.

Staphylococcus aureus stains pink in a Gram stain.