The genus Bdellovibrio

A. are responsible for causing diarrhea in humans.
B. form long filaments called trichomes.
C. prey on gram negative bacteria by becoming an intracellular parasite.
D. use reduced sulfur compounds as a source of energy.


Answer: C

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