Microbiology: An Introduction, 11th Edition

by Tortora, Gerard J.; Funke, Berdell R.; Case, Christine L.

Published by Benjamin Cummings

ISBN 10: 0321733606

ISBN 13: 978-0-32173-360-3

Chapter 11 - The Prokaryotes: Domains Bacteria and Archaea - Study Questions - Multiple Choice - Page 329: 5

Answer

B. Bacillus

Work Step by Step

Choice B, wherein Bacillus is in capital and italic form, is the most specific because it identifies itself as the genus of the bacteria. The rest of the choices are just characteristics that could be given to the bacteria.

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