Caulobacter are different from most bacteria in that they
A) have stalks.
B) are gram- positive.
C) are gram- negative.
D) are motile.
E) lack cell walls.

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Caulobacter are known for their unique feature of having stalks, which are extensions of the cell membrane and cell wall used for attachment to surfaces and nutrient uptake. They are gram-negative bacteria and are also motile. While some bacterial species do lack cell walls, this is not a distinguishing feature of Caulobacter.

Caulobacter Are Different from Most Bacteria in That They