Match the name of the bacteria from the list below with the description that follows.
A) Cyanobacteria
B) Spirochetes
C) Chlamydias
D) Gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria
E) Actinobacteria These bacteria are small intracellular parasites that have a unique, complex reproductive cycle and include strains that cause eye infections and venereal disease.

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Chlamydias are small intracellular parasites that have a unique, complex reproductive cycle and include strains that cause eye infections and venereal disease.

Answer: D 
 Gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria are a diverse group that includes many pathogens such as Escherichia coli, Salmonella, and Vibrio cholerae.

Note: The other options also have unique characteristics, but they do not fit the description given in the explanation.

Match the Name of the Bacteria from the List Below