Bacterial Capsular Polysaccharide Biosynthesis Quiz
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What is chemotaxis?

  • Response to chemicals (correct)
  • Response to light
  • Response to water
  • Response to oxygen

    • What is the main function of endospores?

  • Capture energy from light
  • Facilitate reproduction in bacteria
  • Protect the bacterial genome during unfavorable conditions (correct)
  • Store excess water for bacteria survival

    • Which structure is NOT part of an endospore?

  • Core wall
  • Spore coats
  • Cytoplasmic membrane (correct)
  • Exosporium

    • What is the function of dipicolinic acid in endospores?

    <p>Stabilizes DNA and helps cope with dehydration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what condition do bacteria form endospores?

    <p>Under unfavorable environmental conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which taxonomic response is associated with oxygen?

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

    What is the main function of chemoreceptors in bacteria?

    <p>Sense and respond to chemicals in the environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of small acid-soluble spore proteins (SASP) found in endospores?

    <p>Bind and protect DNA, and serve as a carbon and energy source for outgrowth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What differentiates endospores from reproductive spores formed by fungi?

    <p>Their protective function during unfavorable conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the DPA complex in endospores help cope with?

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

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