Which of the Following Statements Does NOT Describe a Function

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements does NOT describe a function of the cell walls of bacteria?

• A)They maintain cell shape.
• B)They prevent horizontal gene transfer.
• C)They avoid disintegration in water with low concentrations of salt.
• D)They protect against other bacteria.
• E)They protect against viruses.

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