Bacterial Capsules and their Functions
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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?

  • Lipids
  • Polysaccharides
  • Proteins called flagellins (correct)
  • Nucleic acids

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?

<p>To limit the ability of phagocytes to engulf the bacteria (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the sex pilus in bacteria?

<p>To form the attachment between the male and female bacteria during conjugation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the glycocalyx in bacteria?

<p>To facilitate firm adherence to various structures (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the composition of biofilm?

<p>Polysaccharide and protein in nature (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of biofilm in bacteria?

<p>To protect bacteria from antibiotics and host immune defenses (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following structures is NOT associated with bacterial adherence?

<p>Flagella (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of capsules in bacteria?

<p>To protect bacteria from antibiotics and host immune defenses (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main component of the bacterial cell wall responsible for its rigidity?

<p>Peptidoglycan (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the reason for the difference in Gram staining between Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria?

<p>The ability of Gram-positive bacteria to retain the crystal violet–iodine complex (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a component of the bacterial cell wall?

<p>Glycocalyx (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the target of antibacterial drugs such as penicillins and cephalosporins?

<p>Peptidoglycan synthesis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the arrangement of bacteria in pairs, chains, or clusters?

<p>Arrangement of cocci (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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