35 Questions
What is the main role of flagella in bacteria?
Bacterial motility
Which bacterial external cell component is responsible for contributing to the structural integrity of bacterial cells?
Lipopolysaccharide (LPS)
What is the primary function of the peptidoglycan layer in bacteria?
Regulating particle size through the cell wall
Which component is NOT found in the bacterial plasma membrane?
Cholesterol
What can a high LPS content result in during sterile manufacturing?
Increased endotoxemia risk
Which part of the bacterial external cell components is involved in retaining the cytoplasm and segregating the internal environment?
Plasma membrane
Which bacterial structure is commonly associated with forming spores as a survival mechanism?
Nucleoid
What is the primary function of bacterial ribosomes?
Energy production
Which bacterial cell structure can be viewed using phase contrast microscopy or staining?
Flagella
In bacterial cells, which component is targeted by antibiotics due to its differences from eukaryotic counterparts?
Pilli
Which bacterial structure is essential for forming dense mycelial mats?
LPS (lipopolysaccharide)
What bacterial component is metabolically inert and aids in resistance against adverse conditions?
Slime layers
What is the primary function of pilli in bacterial cells?
DNA transfer during conjugation
Which of the following bacterial structures is involved in bacterial motility?
Flagella
What is the primary function of nucleoid in bacterial cells?
Genetic material storage
Which bacterial structure is responsible for providing protection and adherence to surfaces?
Capsules
In sterile manufacturing processes, which bacterial component needs to be strictly controlled to prevent endotoxin contamination?
LPS
Which bacterial structure is responsible for providing structural support and regulating cell shape?
Cell wall
Which bacterial external cell component is involved in the transfer of DNA between two bacteria?
Pilli
What is the main function of flagella in V. cholerae and H. pylori?
Propelling the bacteria
What is the main component of bacterial genetic material that is not membrane-bound?
Nucleoid
Which bacterial external cell component can help in attaching the bacteria to surfaces?
Slime layers
What is the characteristic that distinguishes capsules from slime layers?
When organized and permanent
Which bacterial internal cell component can replicate autonomously within the host?
Plasmids
What is the main function of pili in bacterial cells?
Facilitate genetic exchange between bacteria
Which of the following statements about flagella in bacterial cells is correct?
Flagella are used for attachment to host cells during infection.
What term is used to describe the region in a bacterial cell where genetic material is located?
Nucleoid
Which of the following is a function of capsules and slime layers in bacterial cells?
Protect the cell from dehydration
What is the role of LPS (lipopolysaccharide) content control in sterile manufacturing processes?
Prevent microbial contamination in pharmaceutical products
In bacterial cells, which structure is involved in adherence to surfaces and host tissues?
Pili
What is the primary function of pili in bacterial cells?
Adherence to surfaces and host tissues
What bacterial component is metabolically inert and aids in resistance against adverse conditions?
Bacterial endospores
Which bacterial structure is essential for forming dense mycelial mats?
Hyphae
In bacterial cells, which component is targeted by antibiotics due to its differences from eukaryotic counterparts?
Ribosomes
What is the main function of peptidoglycan in bacterial cells?
Providing structural support and regulating cell shape
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