Archaea Vs Bacteria and Bacterial Cell Wall Function Quiz

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Where can archaea be commonly found?

  • Swimming pools
  • Oceans
  • Rainforests
  • Hot springs (correct)

What is the primary function of the bacterial cell wall?

  • DNA synthesis
  • Structural support and protection (correct)
  • Energy production
  • Reproduction

Why are decay bacteria important for life on Earth?

  • To enhance photosynthesis
  • To break down organic matter and recycle nutrients (correct)
  • To produce oxygen
  • To regulate temperature

How do cyanobacteria obtain their nutrition?

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

What is the role of stromatolites in relation to cyanobacteria?

<p>Form layered structures with cyanobacteria (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of prokaryotic metabolism involves obtaining energy from inorganic compounds?

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

Archaea and bacteria differ in which of the following aspects?

<p>Both (a) and (b) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an environment where archaea can be found?

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

What is the primary function of the bacterial cell wall?

<p>Structural support and shape maintenance (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are decay bacteria vital to life on Earth?

<p>They break down organic matter and recycle nutrients (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between stromatolites and cyanobacteria?

<p>Stromatolites are formed by the binding of sediment by cyanobacteria (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is nitrogen fixation important?

<p>It converts atmospheric nitrogen into a form usable by plants and other organisms (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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