Brock Biology of Microorganisms (14th Edition)
14th Edition
ISBN: 9780321897398
Author: Michael T. Madigan, John M. Martinko, Kelly S. Bender, Daniel H. Buckley, David A. Stahl, Thomas Brock
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 14.21, Problem 2MQ
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Prosthecate bacteria are gram-negative, chemoorganotrophic aerobic bacteria that possess appendages known as prosthecae. These extensions of the plasma membrane are smaller in diameter compared to the matured bacterial cell. This structure contains cell wall and a cytoplasm. Prosthecate bacteria are commonly found in aquatic habitats.
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