An oncologist specializing in tumor development noticed that the presence of certain bacterial species in a tumor appeared to promote rapid progression of the cancerous cells. On microscopic examination, the cells were spindle-shaped and the culture had a rancid odor. The bacteria are likely to be ________.

A. Fusobacteria
B. Borrelia
C. cyanobacteria
D. Chlamydia


Answer: A

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