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Which process involves bacteria growing and dividing by binary fission?
Which process involves bacteria growing and dividing by binary fission?
- DNA replication
- Fermentation
- Bacterial growth (correct)
- Aerobic respiration
What may be coded by bacteriophage DNA present in the bacterial genome?
What may be coded by bacteriophage DNA present in the bacterial genome?
- Proteins (correct)
- Carbohydrates
- Lipids
- Amino acids
What does the size of the bacterial gene content indicate about a bacterium's capability?
What does the size of the bacterial gene content indicate about a bacterium's capability?
- Its ability to self-replicate
- Its ability to utilize limited compounds (correct)
- Its ability to photosynthesize
- Its ability to withstand extreme temperatures
In which bacteria does growth occur near the site of division at the septum or cross wall?
In which bacteria does growth occur near the site of division at the septum or cross wall?
Which method of identification uses automated systems like VITEK 2 based on compound utilization by bacteria?
Which method of identification uses automated systems like VITEK 2 based on compound utilization by bacteria?
What type of bacteria divide along their length in one plane?
What type of bacteria divide along their length in one plane?
What is the primary source of carbon for autotrophic bacteria?
What is the primary source of carbon for autotrophic bacteria?
Which type of bacteria utilize light to fix CO2 for growth?
Which type of bacteria utilize light to fix CO2 for growth?
What is the energy source for chemoautotrophic bacteria?
What is the energy source for chemoautotrophic bacteria?
Which group of bacteria live in extreme environments such as deep-sea vents and are chemoautotrophs?
Which group of bacteria live in extreme environments such as deep-sea vents and are chemoautotrophs?
What type of bacteria derive both carbon and energy from organic compounds?
What type of bacteria derive both carbon and energy from organic compounds?
Which symbiotic relationship involves one organism benefiting while the other is not affected?
Which symbiotic relationship involves one organism benefiting while the other is not affected?
What is the primary function of nitrogenases in bacteria?
What is the primary function of nitrogenases in bacteria?
Which bacteria convert atmospheric N2 into organic nitrogen forms?
Which bacteria convert atmospheric N2 into organic nitrogen forms?
What is the primary source of nitrogen for most bacteria?
What is the primary source of nitrogen for most bacteria?
Which type of bacteria obtain energy from chemicals and convert CO2 into organic compounds?
Which type of bacteria obtain energy from chemicals and convert CO2 into organic compounds?
What is the main difference between aerobic respiration and fermentation?
What is the main difference between aerobic respiration and fermentation?
Which type of bacteria uses only oxygen for cellular respiration?
Which type of bacteria uses only oxygen for cellular respiration?
What distinguishes obligate aerobes from facultative anaerobes?
What distinguishes obligate aerobes from facultative anaerobes?
What is the primary role of glutamine synthetase in nitrogen metabolism?
What is the primary role of glutamine synthetase in nitrogen metabolism?
In bacterial metabolism, what distinguishes aerobic respiration from anaerobic respiration?
In bacterial metabolism, what distinguishes aerobic respiration from anaerobic respiration?
What characterizes obligate anaerobes in terms of oxygen exposure?
What characterizes obligate anaerobes in terms of oxygen exposure?
