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What is the primary component of the bacterial cell wall that provides structural strength and shape?
What is the primary component of the bacterial cell wall that provides structural strength and shape?
- Glucans
- Teichoic acid
- Peptidoglycan (correct)
- Mannans
Which component in the fungal cell wall contributes to the integrity of the wall and causes disorder if its synthesis is disrupted?
Which component in the fungal cell wall contributes to the integrity of the wall and causes disorder if its synthesis is disrupted?
- Mannans
- Chitin (correct)
- Glucans
- Glycoproteins
What is the function of lipoteichoic acid in bacterial cell walls?
What is the function of lipoteichoic acid in bacterial cell walls?
- Protection from pathogens
- Contributes to structural strength
- Forms a dynamic network
- Adhesion to host cells (correct)
Which layer in the plant cell wall is rich in pectin and helps in joining adjacent cell walls together?
Which layer in the plant cell wall is rich in pectin and helps in joining adjacent cell walls together?
What is the primary function of lignin in the plant cell wall?
What is the primary function of lignin in the plant cell wall?
What is the main difference between a hypotonic and a hypertonic solution in terms of water movement?
What is the main difference between a hypotonic and a hypertonic solution in terms of water movement?
What is the role of lipids in the fungal cell wall?
What is the role of lipids in the fungal cell wall?
Which component contributes to the overall rigidity of the bacterial cell wall and is important for maintaining cell shape?
Which component contributes to the overall rigidity of the bacterial cell wall and is important for maintaining cell shape?
What is the primary function of liposaccharides anchored in the outer membrane of certain bacterial cells?
What is the primary function of liposaccharides anchored in the outer membrane of certain bacterial cells?
What is the significance of pentaglycine bridges connecting tetrapeptide units in the peptidoglycan of bacterial cells?
What is the significance of pentaglycine bridges connecting tetrapeptide units in the peptidoglycan of bacterial cells?
What is the function of lipoteichoic acid in bacterial cell walls?
What is the function of lipoteichoic acid in bacterial cell walls?
Which component primarily contributes to the structural basis of the fungal cell wall?
Which component primarily contributes to the structural basis of the fungal cell wall?
What is the role of lipids in the plant cell wall?
What is the role of lipids in the plant cell wall?
Which layer in the bacterial cell wall provides structural strength and shape?
Which layer in the bacterial cell wall provides structural strength and shape?
What contributes to the rigidity of the fungal cell wall by covalently cross-linking with chitin and glycoproteins?
What contributes to the rigidity of the fungal cell wall by covalently cross-linking with chitin and glycoproteins?
In bacterial cells, what connects tetrapeptide units in peptidoglycan and is essential for maintaining the overall rigidity?
In bacterial cells, what connects tetrapeptide units in peptidoglycan and is essential for maintaining the overall rigidity?
