Bacteria Classification and Structures Quiz
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What is the term used to describe the spherical or round-shaped bacteria?

  • Coccobacilli
  • Coccus (correct)
  • Bacillus
  • Spiral-shaped
  • Which term is used to describe bacteria that are arranged in groups of four?

  • Diplococci
  • Staphylococci
  • Tetrad (correct)
  • Streptococci
  • What is the main component of the gram-positive bacterial cell wall?

  • Teichoic acids
  • Outer membrane
  • Polysaccharides
  • Peptidoglycan (correct)
  • What is the function of the teichoic acids in the gram-positive cell wall?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe bacteria that are rod-shaped?

    <p>Bacillus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the cell wall in bacteria?

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

    What is the name of the gelatinous substance located external to the cell wall, composed of polysaccharide or polypeptide, or both?

    <p>Glycocalyx</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of the gram-negative bacterial cell wall?

    <p>Contains an outer membrane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe bacteria that are short and resemble elongated cocci?

    <p>Coccobacilli</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the bacterial cell wall is correct?

    <p>The cell wall is composed of peptidoglycan and provides structural support and protection from osmotic damage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the glycocalyx is correct?

    <p>The glycocalyx is a gelatinous substance located external to the cell wall, composed of polysaccharides or polypeptides, or both.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the arrangement of bacteria is correct?

    <p>Tetrads are arranged in groups of four, while coccobacilli are short and resemble elongated cocci.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the function of teichoic acids in gram-positive bacteria is correct?

    <p>Teichoic acids are surface antigens that can elicit an antibody response and aid in the attachment of the organism to host cells.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the components of gram-negative bacterial cell walls is correct?

    <p>The outer membrane is a component of gram-negative bacterial cell walls and acts as a permeability barrier.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the shapes of bacteria is correct?

    <p>Cocci are spherical or round-shaped, while bacilli are rod-shaped.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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