FtsZ, MreB, and CreS proteins regulate the shape and structure of bacterial (prokaryote) cells. These proteins are homologous to the ________ in eukaryotes.

A. cytoskeleton
B. DNA processing enzymes
C. cell wall
D. organelles


Answer: A

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