Which of the following terms refers to a bacterium moving towards a light source?

a. Negative phototaxis
b. Negative chemotaxis
c. Positive chemotaxis
d. Positive phototaxis


Answer: d. Positive phototaxis

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A highly resistant bacterial structure having a low metabolic rate is a(n) 

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