Actinomycetes are mainly
A. Gm+ bacteria
B. Gm- bacteria
C. Gm+ actinomycetes
D. Gm- actinomycetes
Answer: Option C
Solution (By Examveda Team)
Actinomycetes are mainly Gm+ actinomycetes, which refers to these are gram-positive, free-living and saprophytic.Actinomycetes species are ubiquitous, occurring in soil and the microbiota of animals, including the human microbiota. They are known for the important role they play in soil ecology, they produce several enzymes that help degrade organic plant material, lignin and chitin.

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