Species of the genus Corynebacterium

A. are harmless saprophytes.
B. sometimes divide to form characteristic club-shaped cells.
C. form helical-shaped cells.
D. form elongated rod-shaped cells.


Answer: B

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Which structure, A, B, C, or D, is the developing neural tube?

1.A
2.B
3.C
4.D

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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