Question

Please select the definition that is INCORRECT.
a. Mycobacteria—Gram-negative bacteria that group together to form complex fruiting bodies.
b. Chemolithotrophs—organisms that harvest energy by oxidizing inorganic chemicals.
c. Anoxygenic phototrophs—photosynthetic organisms that do not produce O2.
d. Chemotrophs—organisms that obtain energy by oxidizing chemical compounds.
e. Nitrifiers—Gram-negative bacteria that obtain energy by oxidizing inorganic nitrogen compounds.

Answer 1

Answer:

The INCORRECT answer is A: "Mycobacteria—Gram-negative bacteria that group together to form complex fruiting bodies".

Explanation:

Mycobacteria are aerobic non-mobile bacteria, that don’t produce endospores or capsules and are considered to be Gram-Positive as they classify as acid-resistant. Their cell wrap is rich in lipids, responsible for their classification as acid alcohol resistant. The most known mycobacterial infection is tuberculosis.