Calcium Is Required for Bacteria Because It _______

question 78

Multiple Choice

Calcium is required for bacteria because it _______.

• A) makes strong cell walls
• B) maintains cellular pH
• C) stabilizes the nucleoid
• D) stabilizes the cell wall
• E) stabilizes the ribosomes

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