since gram-negative bacteria are generally more resistant to antibiotics such as penicillin, Gram staining can be used to inform appropriate antibiotic treatment for patients with bacterial infections. Based on the information in the key (Dichotomous key), infections caused by bacteria belonging to which genera would be the most effectively treated with penicillin?
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