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1. Binary fission is more complicated than mitosis.

2. Gram-positive bacteria stain purple when the Gram stain is complete.

3. Prokaryotic cells that move in response to oxygen levels are said to display chemotaxis.


1. FALSE
2. TRUE
3. FALSE

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