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What is the main function of the cell wall in bacterial cells?

  • Facilitation of cell motility
  • Regulation of gene expression
  • Prevention of osmotic lysis (correct)
  • Protection against UV radiation

Which structure in bacterial cells lacks sterols, as opposed to eukaryotic cells?

  • Ribosomes
  • Nucleoid
  • Cytoplasmic membrane (correct)
  • Plasmid

What is the role of membrane-associated proteins in bacterial cells?

  • Starch synthesis
  • Transport of molecules (correct)
  • Protein synthesis
  • DNA replication

Which component allows the differentiation of the two main groups of bacteria?

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What is the function of peptidoglycan in the cell wall of bacteria?

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Which structure is responsible for stabilizing the bacterial membrane?

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What is the main function of the cytoplasmic or plasma membrane in bacterial cells?

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Which structure is NOT found in bacterial cells?

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What is a unique feature of the cytoplasmic membrane in bacterial cells compared to eukaryotic cells?

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Which component is responsible for electron transport during bacterial respiration?

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Which component of the bacterial cell envelope is only found in Gram-negative bacteria?

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What is the function of transporter proteins in bacterial cells?

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Which bacterial species lack a cell wall and are considered the smallest bacteria described?

<p>Mollicutes (Mycoplasma) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a bacterial capsule?

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Which structure in bacterial cells is responsible for locomotion or motility?

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What is the main function of pili/fimbriae in bacterial cells?

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Which state represents a cryptobiotic state of dormancy in some Gram-positive bacteria?

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What is the role of mycolic acids in the bacterial envelope?

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In bacterial cells, what does the periplasmic space contain?

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Which component of the bacterial cell structure acts as an immunogenic molecule known as endotoxin?

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What is the main function of plasmids in bacterial cells?

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Which of the following components is NOT found in all bacterial cells?

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What is the function of ribosomes in bacterial cells?

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In a bacterial cell, where is the DNA primarily located?

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Which of the following is NOT a component of the bacterial envelope?

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What distinguishes prokaryotic cells from eukaryotic cells?

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Cytoplasmic Membrane

Flexible barrier composed of phospholipids and proteins, lacking sterols, with hydrophilic outer faces and hydrophobic interior.

Membrane-Associated Proteins

Proteins embedded in the membrane, important for stability, transport, respiration, and enzymatic activities.

Peptidoglycan

Rigid, protective layer outside the cytoplasmic membrane, made of alternating N-acetylglucosamine (NAG) and N-acetylmuramic acid (NAM) linked by short peptides.

Cell Wall

Protective layer surrounding the bacterial cell, composed of peptidoglycan and sometimes additional components.

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Bacterial Envelope

The entire outer layer of a bacterial cell, consisting of the cytoplasmic membrane, cell wall, and sometimes an outer membrane.

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Gram Staining

A staining technique that differentiates bacteria based on cell wall structure. Gram-positive bacteria have a thick peptidoglycan layer, while Gram-negative bacteria have an additional outer membrane.

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Gram-Positive Bacteria

Bacteria with a thick layer of peptidoglycan and no outer membrane.

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Gram-Negative Bacteria

Bacteria with a thin layer of peptidoglycan and an outer membrane.

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Mycobacterial Cell Wall

A type of bacterial cell wall containing mycolic acids, giving them a waxy and hydrophobic exterior.

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Mollicutes (Mycoplasma)

Bacteria lacking a cell wall, highly variable in shape, and sensitive to osmotic changes.

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Capsule (Glycocalyx)

A sticky, protective layer covering the cell wall, made of polysaccharides and other molecules.

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Flagella

Long, whip-like structures anchored to the cell envelope, used for movement.

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Pili/Fimbriae

Short, hair-like structures extending from the cell wall, used for attachment.

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Endospores

A highly resistant, dormant state of a bacterium, surviving harsh conditions.

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Cytoplasm

The inside of a bacterial cell, containing essential components like the cytoplasm, ribosomes, and nucleoid.

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Ribosomes

Tiny, densely packed granules of RNA and proteins responsible for protein synthesis.

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Nucleoid

Region containing the bacterial chromosome, a single, circular molecule of DNA.

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Plasmid

Small, circular DNA molecules found in the cytoplasm, containing additional genes.

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Prokaryotic Cells

Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.

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Bacteria

Living things everywhere, essential and diverse in morphology and arrangement.

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Thiomargarita magnifica

The largest known bacterium, reaching a length of 2.0 cm.

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Bacterial Motility

The process of bacterial motility, using flagella to move around.

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Core-Genome

Genes critical for basic bacterial functions, like metabolism and reproduction.

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Virulence Factors

Genes that provide bacteria with advantageous traits, such as antibiotic resistance or virulence factors.

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Adhesion

The ability of bacteria to adhere to surfaces and tissues.

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Antigenicity

The property of a substance or organism that stimulates an immune response.

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Study Notes

Bacterial Cell Structure

  • Cytoplasmic membrane: Flexible structure composed of phospholipids and proteins, no sterols, with hydrophilic outer faces and hydrophobic interior.
  • Membrane-associated proteins: Stabilize membrane, transport molecules, and facilitate electron transport for respiration, and contain enzymes.

Cell Wall (Peptidoglycan Layer)

  • Peptidoglycan: Chain of alternating N-acetylglucosamine (NAG) and N-acetylmuramic acid (NAM) crosslinked with short peptides.
  • Functions: Protection against mechanical damage and osmotic lysis, non-selective transport, and differences in structure and chemical composition affect pathogenicity and staining properties.

Bacterial Envelope

  • Allows characterization of two main groups of bacteria: Gram-positive and Gram-negative.
  • Gram-staining technique: Gram-negative bacteria have an outer membrane, while Gram-positive bacteria do not.

Alternative Structural Bacterial Envelopes

  • Mycobacteria: Contains mycolic acids, has a thick waxy hydrophobic cell wall, and is acid-fast for identification.
  • Mollicutes (Mycoplasma): Lack a cell wall (peptidoglycan layer), are highly pleomorphic and osmotically unstable, and are the smallest bacteria described.

Capsule (Glycocalyx)

  • Extracellular polymeric matrix present in some bacterial species.
  • Functions: Protection (environment, phagocytosis), cell adherence, and nutrient reserve.

Flagella

  • Anchored to the bacterial cell envelope, multi-protein structure with varied number and position between bacteria.
  • Functions: Locomotion or bacterial motility.

Pili/Fimbriae

  • Fine, straight, hair-like appendages attached to the cell wall, known as “adhesins”.
  • Functions: Adhesion to host tissues (specificity) and contribute to antigenicity.

Endospores

  • Cryptobiotic state of dormancy and most durable type of cell found in nature.
  • Produced by some Gram-positive bacteria, ensuring survival during adverse environmental conditions.

Bacterial Characteristics

  • Bacteria are ubiquitous, essential for life on Earth, and have diverse morphologies and arrangements.
  • Sizes range from 1 µm to 5 µm in diameter, with the largest bacterium known being Thiomargarita magnifica (2.0 cm long).

Cell Structure

  • Prokaryotes: Unicellular organisms lacking membranous organelles and true nucleus.
  • All bacteria have cytoplasm, ribosomes, nucleoid (DNA), and plasma membrane, while some have additional structures.

Nucleoid

  • Contains the bacterial chromosome, a double-stranded DNA that is mostly single (haploid) and circular.
  • Functions: Contains essential genes for bacterial life (core-genome).

Plasmid

  • Circular DNA molecule containing additional genes that are not essential for bacterial life.
  • Functions: Provide virulence factors (genes), antibiotic resistance (genes), and other genes.

Ribosomes

  • Cellular protein factory composed of proteins and rRNA with two subunits (large 50S and small 30S).
  • Functions: Applications in therapy and phylogeny.

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