For Gram-Positive Bacteria, would you have expected a difference between how the spore former and non-spore former respond to antibacterial? WHY? Does the class data support this?
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Spore formers, such as Bacillus and Clostridium species, have the ability to form endospores, which are highly resistant structures that can survive harsh conditions, including exposure to antibiotics. Non-spore formers, on the other hand, do not have this Show more…
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