Spores known as akinetes are reproductive structures of

A) members of the Bacillus genus.
B) members of the genus Mycoplasma.
C) members of the proteobacteria.
D) members of the Archaea.
E) members of the cyanobacteria.


E
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
Section: Survey of Bacteria
Learning Outcome: 11.12

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