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What is chemotaxis?
What is chemotaxis?
- Response to chemicals (correct)
- Response to light
- Response to water
- Response to oxygen
What is the main function of endospores?
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?
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?
What is the function of dipicolinic acid in endospores?
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In what condition do bacteria form endospores?
In what condition do bacteria form endospores?
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Which taxonomic response is associated with oxygen?
Which taxonomic response is associated with oxygen?
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What is the main function of chemoreceptors in bacteria?
What is the main function of chemoreceptors in bacteria?
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What is the role of small acid-soluble spore proteins (SASP) found in endospores?
What is the role of small acid-soluble spore proteins (SASP) found in endospores?
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What differentiates endospores from reproductive spores formed by fungi?
What differentiates endospores from reproductive spores formed by fungi?
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What does the DPA complex in endospores help cope with?
What does the DPA complex in endospores help cope with?
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