Some Bacteria Have an Outer Layer Composed of That Protects

question 16

Multiple Choice

Some bacteria have an outer layer composed of that protects them from desiccation and allows them to adhere to surfaces.

• A) polysaccharides
• B) polypeptides
• C) nucleotides
• D) waxes
• E) either polypeptides or polysaccharides

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