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What is the primary function of the cell wall in bacterial cells?
What is the primary function of the cell wall in bacterial cells?
- To regulate cell growth and division
- To synthesize proteins and other biomolecules
- To provide structural support and maintain the cell's shape (correct)
- To control the movement of molecules in and out of the cell
What would happen to the bacterial cell if the cell wall were absent?
What would happen to the bacterial cell if the cell wall were absent?
- The cell would produce more ATP
- The cell would be more susceptible to environmental stress (correct)
- The cell would become more flexible and adaptable
- The cell would divide more rapidly
What is the relationship between the cell wall and the plasma membrane?
What is the relationship between the cell wall and the plasma membrane?
- The cell wall is embedded within the plasma membrane
- The cell wall and plasma membrane are separate structures with no interaction
- The plasma membrane is surrounded by the cell wall (correct)
- The cell wall is a component of the plasma membrane
Which of the following is NOT a function of the cell wall?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the cell wall?
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What type of cells typically have a cell wall?
What type of cells typically have a cell wall?
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Study Notes
Cell Wall Structure and Function
- The cell wall of a bacterial cell is a complex, semirigid structure that provides shape to the cell.
- The cell wall surrounds and protects the underlying, fragile plasma (cytoplasmic) membrane.
- The cell wall acts as a barrier, shielding the interior of the cell from adverse changes in the outside environment.
- Almost all prokaryotes have a cell wall that provides structural support and protection.
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This quiz covers the structure and function of the bacterial cell wall, including its role in maintaining cell shape and protecting the cell from environmental changes.
