A bacterial strain contains
A) several species
B) several families
C) a subgroup of a species with some of the same characteristics
D) a subgroup of a genus which has permanent genetic differences

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A bacterial strain typically refers to a subgroup of a species with some of the same characteristics, such as genetic makeup or physical traits. It is not a term used to describe multiple species or families. However, it is possible for different strains within the same species to have permanent genetic differences.

A Bacterial Strain Contains