Bacteria in the phylum Firmicutes are distinguished from the phylum Actinobacteria on the basis of

A) their Gram stain reaction.
B) the high G + C content of their DNA.
C) their spiral shapes.
D) the low G + C content of their DNA.
E) the presence of LPS in their membranes.


D
Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension
Section: Survey of Bacteria
Learning Outcome: 11.15

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