Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of spirochetes?
A)possess an axial filament
B)gram-negative
C)helical shape
D)easily observed with brightfield microscopy
E)found in the human oral cavity

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Spirochetes cannot be easily observed with brightfield microscopy due to their thin, helical shape and the fact that they are often difficult to stain. Other methods, such as darkfield microscopy or electron microscopy, are often used to visualize spirochetes.

Which of the Following Is NOT a Characteristic of Spirochetes