Bacteria in the Phylum Firmicutes Are Distinguished from the Phylum

question 9

Multiple Choice

Bacteria in the phylum Firmicutes are distinguished from the phylum Actinobacteria on the basis of

• A) their Gram stain reaction.
• B) the high G + C content of their DNA.
• C) their spiral shapes.
• D) the low G + C content of their DNA.
• E) the presence of LPS in their membranes.

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