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What is the main characteristic of bacteria mentioned in the text?
What is the main characteristic of bacteria mentioned in the text?
- Large and complex cells
- Efficient design
- Simple structure (correct)
- Presence of organelles
How long can bacteria be compared to eukaryotes based on the text?
How long can bacteria be compared to eukaryotes based on the text?
- 10-100µm
- 1-5µm (correct)
- 100-200µm
- 200-300µm
What allowed researchers to better estimate the number of bacterial species present?
What allowed researchers to better estimate the number of bacterial species present?
- Growth on artificial media
- Study of isolated colonies
- Observation through a microscope
- Metagenomics analysis (correct)
What is the lifespan of bacteria as the first cells on earth according to the text?
What is the lifespan of bacteria as the first cells on earth according to the text?
How many formally named 'species' of bacteria are mentioned in the text?
How many formally named 'species' of bacteria are mentioned in the text?
'Microbial communities' composed of bacteria show characteristics similar to which type of organisms according to the text?
'Microbial communities' composed of bacteria show characteristics similar to which type of organisms according to the text?
What is the function of the cytoplasmic membrane in bacteria?
What is the function of the cytoplasmic membrane in bacteria?
What is the composition of the cytoplasmic membrane in bacteria?
What is the composition of the cytoplasmic membrane in bacteria?
What is the genome of a cell?
What is the genome of a cell?
Where are bacterial genes contained?
Where are bacterial genes contained?
What is the structure of bacterial chromosomes compared to those in eukaryotic cells?
What is the structure of bacterial chromosomes compared to those in eukaryotic cells?
What do plasmids in bacteria often contain genes for?
What do plasmids in bacteria often contain genes for?
What is the role of bacterial capsules?
What is the role of bacterial capsules?
How do interconnected bacteria affect their treatment?
How do interconnected bacteria affect their treatment?
What is a common feature of bacterial cells?
What is a common feature of bacterial cells?
What is one significant function of stromatolites in the Earth's history?
What is one significant function of stromatolites in the Earth's history?
What do some bacteria form to aid in reproduction?
What do some bacteria form to aid in reproduction?
Why is it difficult to treat infections caused by plaque on teeth with antibiotics?
Why is it difficult to treat infections caused by plaque on teeth with antibiotics?
What is the primary reason for the rapid decrease in population size during the Death Phase of microbial growth?
What is the primary reason for the rapid decrease in population size during the Death Phase of microbial growth?
How does water impact microbial metabolism?
How does water impact microbial metabolism?
What is the consequence of high temperatures on microbial enzymes?
What is the consequence of high temperatures on microbial enzymes?
Why does C.nivalis appear red in color?
Why does C.nivalis appear red in color?
Where do Psychrophiles thrive best in terms of temperature?
Where do Psychrophiles thrive best in terms of temperature?
What initiates the spoiling of milk?
What initiates the spoiling of milk?
What type of microbes require an absence of oxygen and will die if any oxygen is present?
What type of microbes require an absence of oxygen and will die if any oxygen is present?
Which type of pathogens can live in both anaerobic and aerobic environments?
Which type of pathogens can live in both anaerobic and aerobic environments?
In what type of environment do microaerophilic microbes grow best?
In what type of environment do microaerophilic microbes grow best?
Which microorganism can serve as a reservoir/host for mesophilic pathogens based on their growth temperatures?
Which microorganism can serve as a reservoir/host for mesophilic pathogens based on their growth temperatures?
What is the preferred temperature range for mesophiles?
What is the preferred temperature range for mesophiles?
Which type of pathogens are commonly facultative and can live in various environments?
Which type of pathogens are commonly facultative and can live in various environments?
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