One of the primary ways in which bacteria are classified is on the basis of their:

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Bacteria are primarily classified on the basis of their cell wall characteristics, specifically the presence or absence of peptidoglycan. This leads to the differentiation between Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. DNA characteristics, nucleus characteristics, and pathogenicity characteristics may also be used as classification criteria, but they are secondary to cell wall characteristics.

One of the Primary Ways in Which Bacteria Are Classified