The deletion of the mreB gene in Escherichia coli results in __________.
A)rod-shaped cells
B)crescent-shaped cells
C)spherical cells
D)spiral cells
E)cells that look like bunches of grapes

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The mreB gene in Escherichia coli is responsible for maintaining the rod shape of the cells. When this gene is deleted, the cells lose their rod shape and become spherical.

The Deletion of the MreB Gene in Escherichia Coli Results