Unusual cellular extensions called prosthecae are associated with which of the following groups of proteobacteria?
A) alphaproteobacteria
B) betaproteobacteria
C) gammaproteobacteria
D) deltaproteobacteria
E) epsilonproteobacteria

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Prosthecae are commonly found in alphaproteobacteria, such as Caulobacter, which have a stalk-like protrusion used for attachment and nutrient uptake.

Unusual Cellular Extensions Called Prosthecae Are Associated with Which of the Following