Microbiology: An Introduction
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ISBN: 9780321929150
Author: Gerard J. Tortora, Berdell R. Funke, Christine L. Case
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 4, Problem 7MCQ
Which of the following pairs is mismatched?
- a. glycocalyx—adherence
- b. pili—reproduction
- c. cell wall—toxin
- d. cell wall—protection
- e. plasma membrane—transport
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