Which of the Following Statements Most Accurately Describes Actinobacteria

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements most accurately describes Actinobacteria?

• A) Most have an acid-fast property associated with unusual cell wall lipids that also protect them from host defenses and antibiotics.
• B) All Actinobacteria are considered to be pathogens in humans or other animals.
• C) Most Actinobacteria are nonpathogenic in humans, but cause serious diseases in other animals.
• D) Many Actinobacteria produce endospores that allow them to survive for thousands of years.

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