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Question 1

Which of the following is NOT associated with bacteria in the genus Streptomyces?
◦ protection of plants against caterpillars
◦ microbial antagonism
◦ nutrient recycling in soil
◦ antibiotic production
◦ the "musty" smell of soil

Question 2

What feature of mycobacteria is responsible for the unusually slow growth of these bacteria?
◦ The mycolic acid in their cell walls requires signification metabolic investment.
◦ They have limited numbers of ribosomes so protein production is slow.
◦ They cannot fully metabolize carbohydrates and must rely on fermentation.
◦ They lack a cell wall and are extremely fragile.
◦ Their low tolerance for oxygen retards their growth.


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