Modifications of ________ structure and composition represents a common microbial adaptation to limiting phosphorous concentrations.
A) membrane
B) protein
C) DNA
D) polysaccharide
E) the cell wall

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The membrane structure and composition can be modified by microbial adaptations in response to limiting phosphorous concentrations. For example, phospholipids with substituents such as ethanolamine or choline can replace phosphatidylcholine, reducing the cellular demand for phosphorous. Additionally, bacteria can synthesize membrane proteins with low phosphorous content to reduce the demand for the element.

Modifications of ________ Structure and Composition Represents a Common Microbial