10 Questions
What is the main characteristic of a protoplast?
It is surrounded only by its cell membrane
Which of the following types of bacteria has a cell wall that is partially removed?
Spheroplast
What is the primary difference between a protoplast and a spheroplast?
The presence of a peptidoglycan cell wall
What is the characteristic of L forms that distinguishes them from other types of bacteria?
They have lost their cell wall and shape
Which type of bacteria can L forms come from?
Either gram-positive or gram-negative bacteria
Which type of bacterial cell is surrounded only by its cell membrane?
Protoplast
What is the characteristic of a spheroplast?
It has a partially removed cell wall
What can cause a bacterium to become an L form?
Both a spontaneous mutation and the presence of certain drugs
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an L form?
It has a cell wall
What is the primary difference between a gram-positive and a gram-negative bacterial cell with a partially removed cell wall?
The presence of an outer membrane
Distinguish between protoplast, spheroplast, and L form in bacterial cells. Learn how these structures differ in terms of cell wall and membrane composition. Test your knowledge of bacterial cell biology!
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