Slow-growing bacteria in the genus (Mycoplasma/Mycobacterium/Pseudomonas) are able to withstand long exposure to air because of the presence of mycolic acid in their cell wall structure

What will be an ideal response?


Mycobacterium
Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension
Section: Survey of Bacteria
Learning Outcome: 11.16

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