The deletion of the creS gene in Caulobacter crescentus results in __________.
A)cells that look like straight rods
B)crescent-shaped cells
C)spherical cells
D)spiral cells
E)cells that look like bunches of grapes

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The creS gene in Caulobacter crescentus is responsible for the formation of the crescent shape of the cells. Deletion of this gene would result in cells that are no longer curved or crescent-shaped, but instead would look like straight rods.

The Deletion of the CreS Gene in Caulobacter Crescentus Results