Characteristics of Rickettsias Include

question 15

Multiple Choice

Characteristics of rickettsias include

• A)obligate parasites requiring host cells for growth.
• B)arthropods serve as life cycle hosts and vectors.
• C)gram negative coccobacilli.
• D)host cells are required for ATP metabolism.
• E)All of the choices are correct.

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