Microbiology with Diseases by Body System (4th Edition)
4th Edition
ISBN: 9780321918550
Author: Robert W. Bauman Ph.D.
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 12, Problem 13CT
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Prototheca is colorless but they are green algae.
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Prototheca is green algae which are grouped under division Chlorophyta; these algae do not contain chlorophyll pigments. Hence they are colorless. Prototheca is
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Microbiology with Diseases by Body System (4th Edition)
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