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What is the most distinguishing characteristic used to group bacteria?
What is the most distinguishing characteristic used to group bacteria?
- Habitat preference
- Abundance
- Cellular structure (correct)
- Metabolic diversity
Which type of bacteria can synthesize their own food from inorganic substrates?
Which type of bacteria can synthesize their own food from inorganic substrates?
- Photosynthetic autotrophic
- Chemosynthetic autotrophic (correct)
- Heterotrophic
- Archaebacteria
What distinguishes Archaebacteria from other bacteria?
What distinguishes Archaebacteria from other bacteria?
- Habitat preference
- Cell wall structure (correct)
- Abundance
- Metabolic diversity
Where do many bacteria live as parasites?
Where do many bacteria live as parasites?
In which habitat is it mentioned that very few other life forms can survive?
In which habitat is it mentioned that very few other life forms can survive?
What is the most abundant micro-organism?
What is the most abundant micro-organism?
What is the role of methanogens in the gut of ruminant animals?
What is the role of methanogens in the gut of ruminant animals?
What is a characteristic feature of cyanobacteria?
What is a characteristic feature of cyanobacteria?
What is the primary role of chemosynthetic autotrophic bacteria?
What is the primary role of chemosynthetic autotrophic bacteria?
How do heterotrophic bacteria contribute to nutrient recycling in nature?
How do heterotrophic bacteria contribute to nutrient recycling in nature?
What is a common method of reproduction for bacteria?
What is a common method of reproduction for bacteria?
What distinguishes eubacteria from other types of bacteria?
What distinguishes eubacteria from other types of bacteria?
What environmental condition may trigger spore production in bacteria?
What environmental condition may trigger spore production in bacteria?
Which type of bacteria can fix atmospheric nitrogen in specialized cells called heterocysts?
Which type of bacteria can fix atmospheric nitrogen in specialized cells called heterocysts?
What cellular component distinguishes cyanobacteria as photosynthetic autotrophs?
What cellular component distinguishes cyanobacteria as photosynthetic autotrophs?
What is the primary function of methanogens in the gut of ruminant animals?
What is the primary function of methanogens in the gut of ruminant animals?
