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What is the main function of pili in bacteria?
What is the main function of pili in bacteria?
- To mediate attachment to human cell surfaces (correct)
- To form biofilms
- To facilitate movement
- To produce toxins
What is the composition of flagella in bacteria?
What is the composition of flagella in bacteria?
- Lipids
- Polysaccharides
- Proteins called flagellins (correct)
- Nucleic acids
What is the function of the glycocalyx in bacteria?
What is the function of the glycocalyx in bacteria?
- To facilitate movement
- To produce toxins
- To mediate attachment to human cell surfaces
- To form a protective coating (correct)
What is the role of capsules in bacteria?
What is the role of capsules in bacteria?
What is the function of the sex pilus in bacteria?
What is the function of the sex pilus in bacteria?
What is the primary function of the glycocalyx in bacteria?
What is the primary function of the glycocalyx in bacteria?
What is the composition of biofilm?
What is the composition of biofilm?
What is the primary function of biofilm in bacteria?
What is the primary function of biofilm in bacteria?
Which of the following structures is NOT associated with bacterial adherence?
Which of the following structures is NOT associated with bacterial adherence?
What is the primary function of capsules in bacteria?
What is the primary function of capsules in bacteria?
What is the main component of the bacterial cell wall responsible for its rigidity?
What is the main component of the bacterial cell wall responsible for its rigidity?
What is the reason for the difference in Gram staining between Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria?
What is the reason for the difference in Gram staining between Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the bacterial cell wall?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the bacterial cell wall?
What is the target of antibacterial drugs such as penicillins and cephalosporins?
What is the target of antibacterial drugs such as penicillins and cephalosporins?
What is the term for the arrangement of bacteria in pairs, chains, or clusters?
What is the term for the arrangement of bacteria in pairs, chains, or clusters?