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Which of the following is the primary function of the bacterial capsule?
Which of the following is the primary function of the bacterial capsule?
- Facilitating cell division
- Supporting the weaker parts of the cell
- Enhancing nutrient absorption
- Protection against adverse conditions and chemicals (correct)
What is the main structural component of the bacterial cell wall?
What is the main structural component of the bacterial cell wall?
- Chitin
- Cellulose
- Glutamic acid
- N-acetylglucosamine (correct)
Which amino acid is commonly found in the structure of bacterial cell walls?
Which amino acid is commonly found in the structure of bacterial cell walls?
- Lysine (correct)
- Histidine
- Tryptophan
- Phenylalanine
In which type of bacteria is the cell wall generally thicker?
In which type of bacteria is the cell wall generally thicker?
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What distinguishes the slime layer from the capsule in bacteria?
What distinguishes the slime layer from the capsule in bacteria?
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Where are ribosomes freely found in a bacterial cell?
Where are ribosomes freely found in a bacterial cell?
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What is the main component of the cell membrane?
What is the main component of the cell membrane?
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What is the main component of the nucleic region in a bacterial cell?
What is the main component of the nucleic region in a bacterial cell?
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What is the function of chromotophores in photosynthetic bacteria?
What is the function of chromotophores in photosynthetic bacteria?
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What is the composition of the cytoplasm in a bacterial cell?
What is the composition of the cytoplasm in a bacterial cell?
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