Study Guide for Campbell Biology
Study Guide for Campbell Biology
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780134443775
Author: Lisa A. Urry, Michael L. Cain, Steven A. Wasserman, Peter V. Minorsky, Jane B. Reece, Martha R. Taylor, Michael A. Pollock
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 27, Problem 1TYK

The Gram stain distinguishes among bacteria based upon differences in

  1. a. flagellar structure.
  2. b. cell wall chemistry.
  3. c. photosynthetic pigments.
  4. d. ribosomal RNA.
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