10 Questions
What is the size range of bacterial cells?
0.5 to 5.0 micrometers in length
What is the composition of the cell wall in most bacteria?
Peptidoglycan
What is the smallest known bacteria mentioned in the text?
Mycoplasma
What is the meaning of 'Cocci'?
Spherical
What unique polymer is found in the cell wall of prokaryotic organisms?
Peptidoglycan
What is the three layered structure of bacteria composed of?
1 lipid layer between 2 protein layers
What is the morphology of Mycoplasma, the smallest bacteria mentioned?
0.3 micrometers in length
What does 'Cocci' refer to in bacterial morphology?
Spherical
What is the major component of the cell wall in most bacteria?
Peptidoglycan
What is the size range of bacterial cells mentioned in the text?
0.5 to 5.0 micrometers in length
Study Notes
Bacterial Cell Characteristics
- Bacterial cells range in size from 0.5 to 5.0 μm in diameter.
Cell Wall Composition
- The cell wall of most bacteria is composed of peptidoglycan (also known as murein).
- Peptidoglycan is a unique polymer found in the cell wall of prokaryotic organisms.
Bacterial Size and Morphology
- The smallest known bacteria mentioned is Mycoplasma, with a size range of 0.1 to 1.0 μm in diameter.
- Mycoplasma has a spherical or ovoid morphology.
- 'Cocci' refers to a type of bacterial morphology characterized by spherical or ovoid shapes.
Cell Structure
- The three-layered structure of bacteria is composed of the outer membrane, peptidoglycan layer, and cytoplasmic membrane.
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