| Basic Characteristics | Properties ( Neisseria gonorrhoeae) |
| Capsule | Negative (-ve) |
| Catalase | Positive (+ve) |
| Gas | Negative (-ve) |
| Gram Staining | Negative (-ve) |
| H2S | Negative (-ve) |
| Hemolysis | Negative (-ve) |
| Nitrate Reduction | Negative (-ve) |
| Oxidase | Positive (+ve) |
| Pigment | Negative (-ve) |
| Shape | Diplococci |
| DNase | Negative (-ve) |
| Fructose | Negative (-ve) |
| Glucose | Positive (+ve) |
| Lactose | Negative (-ve) |
| Maltose | Negative (-ve) |
| Mannose | Negative (-ve) |
| Sucrose | Negative (-ve) |
| Tributyrin | Negative (-ve) |