10 Questions
Which of the following is the primary function of the bacterial capsule?
Protection against adverse conditions and chemicals
What is the main structural component of the bacterial cell wall?
N-acetylglucosamine
Which amino acid is commonly found in the structure of bacterial cell walls?
Lysine
In which type of bacteria is the cell wall generally thicker?
Gram-positive bacteria
What distinguishes the slime layer from the capsule in bacteria?
Arrangement and thickness of the outer covering
Where are ribosomes freely found in a bacterial cell?
Cytoplasm
What is the main component of the cell membrane?
Phospholipids and proteins
What is the main component of the nucleic region in a bacterial cell?
Single circular chromosome containing DNA and Protein
What is the function of chromotophores in photosynthetic bacteria?
Contain photosynthetic pigments associated with electron carriers
What is the composition of the cytoplasm in a bacterial cell?
Salts, sugars, amino acids, vitamins, glycogene
This quiz covers the structure of a typical bacterial cell, focusing on its three distinct layers: the capsule or slime layer, the cell wall, and the cell membrane. It discusses the characteristics of each layer and their functions.
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