[Campbell Biology P.633] Which of the following pairs correctly links a bacterial group or s... | Practice Question

Which of the following pairs correctly links a bacterial group or species with its primary characteristic or a disease it causes?

  • A: Proteobacteria: Source of antibiotics like tetracycline and erythromycin.
  • B: Spirochetes: Cause cholera and stomach ulcers.
  • C: Cyanobacteria: Major components of freshwater and marine phytoplankton.
  • D: Gram-Positive Bacteria: Cause gonorrhea and syphilis.

Explanation

The text on Cyanobacteria explicitly states: 'Both solitary and filamentous cyanobacteria are abundant components of freshwater and marine phytoplankton, the collection of small photosynthetic organisms that drift near the water's surface.' This makes option C correct.