Answer the following questions true (T) or false (F)

1. Mycoplasmas are named for the large quantities of mycolic acid in their cell walls.

2. Most of the methane produced by methanogens is oxidized by other types of bacteria before it affects Earth's climate.

3. Bacteria in the genus Cytophaga are capable of digesting a wide range of complex carbohydrates and are important for degrading raw sewage.


1. FALSE

2. TRUE

3. TRUE

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A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E

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A) prions B) fungi C) viruses D) bacteria

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What will be an ideal response?

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