Researchers Have Found a New Type of Bacteria, and They

question 37

Multiple Choice

Researchers have found a new type of bacteria, and they want to determine its phylum. What would be the most reliable method to do so?

• A) Conduct a Gram- stain test.
• B) Analyze the morphological characteristics of the bacteria.
• C) Perform an analysis of metabolic pathways.
• D) Determine the ribosomal RNA sequence of the bacteria.

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