Bacterial Cell Wall Structure and Antibiotic Resistance

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

  • Chloroplasts (correct)
  • Outer membrane (in Gram-negative bacteria)
  • Cytoplasmic membrane
  • Peptidoglycan

What is the primary function of the bacterial cell wall?

  • Maintaining cell shape and osmotic integrity (correct)
  • Energy production
  • Protein synthesis
  • Photosynthesis

Which of the following statements about bacterial ribosomes is correct?

  • They are involved in lipid synthesis
  • They are located in the nucleus
  • They are composed of a single subunit
  • They are smaller than eukaryotic ribosomes (correct)

What is the primary function of plasmids in bacteria?

<p>Carrying additional genetic information (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the bacterial cell membrane is correct?

<p>It is composed of a single lipid bilayer (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the bacterial mesosome?

<p>Facilitate aerobic respiration (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a common shape of bacterial cells?

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

What is the primary function of the bacterial nucleoid?

<p>Storing the genetic material (DNA) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the bacterial cell wall is correct?

<p>It is present in all bacterial cells (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of flagella in bacteria?

<p>Motility (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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