Within a Population of E

question 45

Multiple Choice

Within a population of E.coli cells,you frequently observe rod-shaped cells that are significantly larger than the rest.This species is not known to be pleomorphic.Which is the most likely explanation for your observation?

• A)Cells are different because nutritional needs are not being met
• B)Cells are at different stages of growth before binary fission
• C)Cells are contaminated with Staphylococcus
• D)Cells have lost their cell walls\
• E)Cells have lost their plasma membranes

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