A mutation in the bacterial gene encoding crescentin would likely have an effect on which type of bacteria?
A) Spherical
B) Rod-shaped
C) Curved or spiral-shaped
D) Filamentous

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Crescentin is a bacterial protein that is responsible for the curved or spiral shape of certain bacteria, such as Caulobacter crescentus. Therefore, a mutation in the crescentin-encoding gene would most likely affect the shape of curved or spiral-shaped bacteria.

A Mutation in the Bacterial Gene Encoding Crescentin Would Likely