How can Cytophaga and Flexibacter be distinguished in the laboratory?

a. by observing for gliding motility
b. by comparing growth rate in acetate
c. by scoring for growth on cellulose
d. all of the above


Answer: C

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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A. Half the male offspring will be normal and half will have hemophilia; all females will be carriers. B. All the female offspring will be normal and all male offspring will be carriers. C. All of the offspring will be normal, but all females will be carriers. D. All female offspring will be normal and half the male offspring will have hemophilia. E. Half the female offspring will have hemophilia and half will be carriers, all male offspring will be normal.

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