Podcast
Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson
Questions and Answers
What is peptidoglycan composed of in the bacterial cell wall?
What is peptidoglycan composed of in the bacterial cell wall?
- Nucleic acids
- Glycan and tetrapeptide side chains (correct)
- Proteins
- Lipids
What is the function of the bacterial cell wall?
What is the function of the bacterial cell wall?
- Assisting in protein synthesis
- Regulating the entry of nutrients into the cell
- Supporting the weak cytoplasmic membrane against high internal osmotic pressure (correct)
- Providing energy for the cell
Which type of bacteria has a thick layer of peptidoglycan in their cell wall?
Which type of bacteria has a thick layer of peptidoglycan in their cell wall?
- Archaea
- Gram negative bacteria
- Gram positive bacteria (correct)
- Mycoplasma
What allows gram-positive bacteria to retain the crystal violet dye after washing with alcohol in gram staining?
What allows gram-positive bacteria to retain the crystal violet dye after washing with alcohol in gram staining?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the role of teichoic acids in gram-positive cell walls?
What is the role of teichoic acids in gram-positive cell walls?
Signup and view all the answers
