The Gram-Staining Method Is Useful for Classifying All Bacteria That

question 78

Multiple Choice

The Gram-staining method is useful for classifying all bacteria that

• A) have two plasma membranes.
• B) associate to form chains, plates, or clusters of cells.
• C) have cell walls with at least some peptidoglycan.
• D) are prokaryotic.
• E) form endospores.

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