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What is the purpose of comparing gene/genome sequences in bacteria?
What is the purpose of comparing gene/genome sequences in bacteria?
In the Gram stain method, what color do Gram-positive bacteria retain?
In the Gram stain method, what color do Gram-positive bacteria retain?
What characteristic distinguishes Gram-negative bacteria from Gram-positive bacteria?
What characteristic distinguishes Gram-negative bacteria from Gram-positive bacteria?
What is the general size range of small bacterial cells like Mycoplasma genitalium?
What is the general size range of small bacterial cells like Mycoplasma genitalium?
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Which bacterial species is known for being an oligotroph with low nutrient requirements?
Which bacterial species is known for being an oligotroph with low nutrient requirements?
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What method can be used to characterize microbial communities by sequencing DNA from samples?
What method can be used to characterize microbial communities by sequencing DNA from samples?
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Which microbial group is known for fixing nitrogen in the oceans?
Which microbial group is known for fixing nitrogen in the oceans?
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What specialized compartments serve as homes for nitrogen-fixing bacteria in plants?
What specialized compartments serve as homes for nitrogen-fixing bacteria in plants?
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Which bacterial group is known for its ability to naturally clean oil spills in oceans?
Which bacterial group is known for its ability to naturally clean oil spills in oceans?
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What do some plastic polymers resemble, leading to the action of plastic-degrading bacteria on them?
What do some plastic polymers resemble, leading to the action of plastic-degrading bacteria on them?
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Where does the Centre for Enzyme Innovation focus its efforts on optimizing and engineering bacterial enzymes?
Where does the Centre for Enzyme Innovation focus its efforts on optimizing and engineering bacterial enzymes?
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Which microbial organisms are known to thrive in various environments, including marine systems?
Which microbial organisms are known to thrive in various environments, including marine systems?
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What is the main difference between Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria?
What is the main difference between Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria?
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Which bacterial shape is commonly associated with Escherichia coli?
Which bacterial shape is commonly associated with Escherichia coli?
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Why do Gram-negative bacteria appear pink to red in a Gram stain procedure?
Why do Gram-negative bacteria appear pink to red in a Gram stain procedure?
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What is a key function of marine environment bacteria?
What is a key function of marine environment bacteria?
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Why are microbes important for recycling carbon in the environment?
Why are microbes important for recycling carbon in the environment?
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In bacterial phylogenetics, what does gene sequencing help with?
In bacterial phylogenetics, what does gene sequencing help with?
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