You Have Discovered a New Species of Bacteria

question 3

Multiple Choice

You have discovered a new species of bacteria.Its characteristics include a thick peptidoglycan layer and the ability to produce antibiotics.What do you think is true about this species?

• A)They are Gram-negative and are likely to form spores.
• B)They are Gram-positive and have a lipopolysaccharide-rich outer envelope.
• C)They are likely to be Gram-positive Actinobacteria.
• D)They are likely to be Gram-negative Actinobacteria.

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