Which of the Following Characteristics Is Associated with Bacteria in the Phylum

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following characteristics is associated with bacteria in the phylum Firmicutes and most likely helps them survive dryness?

• A) a thick waxy coat that excludes Gram stain
• B) horizontal gene transfer between two cells
• C) thick cell walls with multiple layers of peptidoglycan
• D) an ability to ferment sugars to lactic acid

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