Using phase contrast microscopy on a wet mount of live cells, you observe motile bacilli moving rapidly and randomly through the field of view, changing directions after a brief tumble and taking off in a different direction

These cells are exhibiting ________ motility.
A) twitching
B) swimming
C) gliding
D) twitching or gliding


Answer: B

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