Bacterial Cell Wall Structure Lecture
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Which structure is responsible for protein biosynthesis in bacteria?

  • Nucleoid
  • Plasmids
  • Ribosome (correct)
  • Inclusion bodies
  • What is the main function of the cell membrane in bacteria?

  • Synthesis of cell wall
  • Energy production
  • Selective permeability (correct)
  • Nucleoid protection
  • What is the composition of the cell membrane in bacteria?

  • Carbohydrates and proteins
  • Lipids and proteins (correct)
  • Lipids only
  • Proteins only
  • Which bacterial structure carries the set of genes of the organism?

    <p>Nucleoid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the size of the bacterial ribosome responsible for protein biosynthesis?

    <p>70S</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a function of the cell wall in bacteria?

    <p>Regulating osmotic pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the major difference between the cell wall of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria?

    <p>Thickness of the peptidoglycan layer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of teichoic acid in the cell wall of Gram-positive bacteria?

    <p>Linking peptidoglycan chains</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component is unique to the outer membrane of Gram-negative bacteria?

    <p>Lipopolysaccharides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are porins located in bacterial cells?

    <p>In the periplasmic space</p> Signup and view all the answers

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