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What is the function of the cell wall in bacteria?
What is the function of the cell wall in bacteria?
- To provide nutrients to the cell
- To allow the bacterium to move
- To prevent the bacterium from bursting or collapsing (correct)
- To communicate with other bacteria
The glycocalyx is the same in composition and thickness among all bacteria.
The glycocalyx is the same in composition and thickness among all bacteria.
False (B)
What are the two forms of glycocalyx mentioned in the text?
What are the two forms of glycocalyx mentioned in the text?
slime layer and capsule
The cell wall determines the _______________ of the cell.
The cell wall determines the _______________ of the cell.
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
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Study Notes
Bacterial Glycocalyx
- Glycocalyx composition and thickness vary among different bacteria
- Composition can be a loose sheath (slime layer) in some bacteria
- Composition can be thick and tough (capsule) in other bacteria
Bacterial Cell Wall
- Determines the shape of the bacterial cell
- Provides strong structural support to the bacterium
- Prevents the bacterium from bursting or collapsing
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This quiz covers the composition and thickness of glycocalyx, its relation to the slime layer and capsule, and the role of the cell wall in maintaining bacterial cell shape and structure.
