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Is the intracellular fluid called the cytoplasm?
Is the intracellular fluid called the cytoplasm?
- True (correct)
- False
- Not sure
- None of the above
Bacteria are best measured in which unit?
Bacteria are best measured in which unit?
- Millimeter
- Nanometer
- Centimeter
- Micrometers (correct)
Chemically, the capsule of bacteria may be composed of:
Chemically, the capsule of bacteria may be composed of:
- Either polypeptide or polysaccharide (correct)
- Both composed at the same time
- Polysaccharide
- Polypeptide
Which of the following units is NOT suitable for measuring bacteria?
Which of the following units is NOT suitable for measuring bacteria?
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What is a possible composition of the bacterial capsule?
What is a possible composition of the bacterial capsule?
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Study Notes
Cell Structure
- The jelly-like substance inside a bacterial cell is called the cytoplasm.
Measuring Bacteria
- Bacteria are typically measured in micrometers.
Bacterial Capsule Composition
- The capsule of bacteria can be composed of either polypeptide or polysaccharide.
- In some cases, the capsule can be made up of either of these two chemical compounds.
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Test your knowledge of bacterial cell structure, measurement, and capsule composition. Learn about the jelly-like substance inside a bacterial cell, how bacteria are measured, and the composition of their capsules.
