Which of these gene products appears to confer a survival advantage on bacteria living in a competitive environment?

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TonB dependent receptors are involved in nutrient acquisition and transport across the bacterial membrane. In a competitive environment, bacteria that can better scavenge for nutrients are more likely to survive and reproduce. TonB dependent receptors provide this advantage, making option A) the best choice. TonB, ExbB, ExbD, and flagellin are also important for bacterial survival, but they do not confer as clear a survival advantage as TonB dependent receptors in competitive environments.

Which of These Gene Products Appears to Confer a Survival