Based on the Table of Attributes Given Below,which of the Following

question 76

Multiple Choice

Based on the table of attributes given below,which of the following statements are FALSE about the two organisms? Characteristic Bacterium A Bacterium B
Endospore formation yes no
Capsule no yes
Type IV pili yes no
Flagella no no
Morphology bacillus bacillus

• A) Bacterium A is more resistant to heat and ultraviolet light.
• B) Bacterium B likely forms a slime layer better than Bacterium A.
• C) Bacterium B is likely to exhibit motility.
• D) Both bacteria may attach to surfaces.

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