Which of the Statements Below About Magnetotaxis in the Anaerobic

question 177

Multiple Choice

Which of the statements below about magnetotaxis in the anaerobic bacteria Aquaspirillum is NOT correct?

• A)Aquaspirillum swim using a flagellum toward magnetic north.
• B)Aquaspirillum can be attracted to the side of a dish using a bar magnet.
• C)Aquaspirillum contain bits of magnetized iron oxide used in sensing Earth's magnetic field.
• D)Earth's magnetic field is on a decline that guides Aquaspirillum deeper into the sediment.
• E)Anaerobic bacteria from New Zealand that swim toward magnetic south immediately reverse their attraction to magnetic north when moved to a northern environment.