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

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Caulobacter are unique in that they have stalks, which enable them to adhere to surfaces and potentially aid in nutrient acquisition. They are gram-negative and motile as well, but these characteristics are not as defining as the presence of stalks. Lack of a cell wall would be detrimental to the survival of the bacterium.

Caulobacter Are Different from Most Bacteria in That They