How Are Gas Vesicles Used by Bacterial Cells

question 30

Multiple Choice

How are gas vesicles used by bacterial cells?

• A) As a source of oxygen
• B) As a source of nitrogen
• C) As a source of hydrogen
• D) For buoyancy
• E) As an energy source

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CAP

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Glucose Levels

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