Anatomy of Procaryotic Cells Quiz
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What is the function of the gas vacuole in a procaryotic cell?

  • Localization of genetic material (DNA)
  • Protein synthesis
  • Buoyancy for floating in aquatic environments (correct)
  • Storage of carbon, phosphate, and other substances

Which structure in a procaryotic cell provides resistance to phagocytosis and adherence to surfaces?

  • Fimbriae and pili
  • Nucleoid
  • Cell wall (correct)
  • Inclusion bodies

Which structure in a procaryotic cell is responsible for survival under exacting environmental conditions?

  • Gas vacuole
  • Flagella
  • Capsules and slime layers
  • Endospore (correct)

What is the main function of the nucleoid in a procaryotic cell?

<p>Localization of genetic material (DNA) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the periplasmic space in a procaryotic cell?

<p>Contains hydrolytic enzymes and binding proteins for nutrient processing and uptake (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which structure in a procaryotic cell provides buoyancy for floating in aquatic environments?

<p>Gas vacuole (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of fimbriae and pili in a procaryotic cell?

<p>Attachment to surfaces, bacterial mating (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which structure in a procaryotic cell is responsible for swimming motility?

<p>Flagella (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of inclusion bodies in a procaryotic cell?

<p>Storage of carbon, phosphate, and other substances (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the periplasmic space in a procaryotic cell?

<p>Contains hydrolytic enzymes and binding proteins for nutrient processing and uptake (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the nucleoid in a procaryotic cell?

<p>Localization of genetic material (DNA) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which structure in a procaryotic cell is responsible for swimming motility?

<p>Flagella (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the gas vacuole in a procaryotic cell?

<p>Buoyancy for floating in aquatic environments (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of fimbriae and pili in a procaryotic cell?

<p>Attachment to surfaces, bacterial mating (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which structure in a procaryotic cell provides resistance to phagocytosis and adherence to surfaces?

<p>Capsules and slime layers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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