| Microbiology, 5/e Lansing M Prescott,
Augustana College Donald A Klein,
Colorado State University John P Harley,
Eastern Kentucky University
Bacteria: The Low G + C Gram Positives
Web Exercise
Some of the most lethal bacteria are in this "low G+C Gram-positive"
category. Using the Internet to search for information, identify bacteria in this
group most likely to be used for bioterrorism. What characteristics make them
likely candidates as weapons? Write a short essay describing the technology that
would be required to detect and neutralize the use of these bacteria as bioweapons.
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