Which of the following is NOT a common feature in many spirochetes?
A) tight spiral morphology
B) heterotrophy
C) thick outer sheaths
D) periplasmic flagella
E) rigid cell walls

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Spirochetes are known for their spiral morphologies and several species have thick outer sheaths and periplasmic flagella for motility. Most spirochetes lack a rigid cell wall, which allows for their flexibility and movement, but this is not a universal feature as some spirochetes do have a more rigid peptidoglycan layer. Heterotrophy, or the ability to obtain nutrients from organic compounds, is also common among spirochetes. Therefore, the incorrect choice is E, which describes a feature that is not typically found in spirochetes.

Which of the Following Is NOT a Common Feature in Many