In bacterial categories the bacteria smaller in number are_______________?

Correct answer: C. Ancient bacteria

  • A. Gram-ive bacteria
  • B. Eubacteria
  • C. Ancient bacteria
  • D. Gram +ive bacteria

Explanation

Ancient bacteria, or archaea, represent a much smaller and more specialized group than the broad group of eubacteria in traditional classifications. The likely alternative is Gram-positive bacteria, but Gram-positive and Gram-negative are cell-wall categories, not the major-versus-minor evolutionary groups intended here.

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