Which Is Usually True of Bacteria

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which is usually true of Bacteria?

• A) They are found as rods, spheres, or spirals.
• B) They reproduce by binary fission.
• C) They contain rigid cell walls made of peptidoglycan.
• D) They are found as single cells.
• E) All of the choices are correct.

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Definitions:

Pathogen

Disease-causing agent such as viruses, parasitic bacteria, fungi, and animals.

Disease-causing Agents

Pathogens or microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites that can cause disease in their host.

Bacteria

Microscopic, single-celled organisms that inhabit virtually all environments on Earth, including soil, water, organic matter, and the bodies of plants and animals.

Lymphatic Vessels

Thin-walled vessels structured like blood veins, responsible for transporting lymph and immune cells throughout the body.