Which of the following statements about bacteria is false?

a. A small percentage of bacteria are pathogenic.
b. Some bacteria can photosynthesize.
c. Bacteria are important decomposers.
d. Bacteria are not cellular and are sometimes not classified as life forms.
e. Bacteria convert atmospheric nitrogen into ammonia and then nitrates that can be used by
plants.


D

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