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Which shape is not included in the three shapes mentioned for bacteria morphology?
Which shape is not included in the three shapes mentioned for bacteria morphology?
Which mechanism is not listed as a major mechanism to generate metabolic energy in bacteria?
Which mechanism is not listed as a major mechanism to generate metabolic energy in bacteria?
What is the source of carbon for Autotrophs in bacteria?
What is the source of carbon for Autotrophs in bacteria?
Which phase of bacterial growth involves equal death and creation of bacteria?
Which phase of bacterial growth involves equal death and creation of bacteria?
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What determines the direct plate count method to determine cell number in bacteria?
What determines the direct plate count method to determine cell number in bacteria?
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Which pH range is classified as alkaliphiles according to the text?
Which pH range is classified as alkaliphiles according to the text?
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What is the main function of the cytoplasmic/cell membrane in bacterial cells?
What is the main function of the cytoplasmic/cell membrane in bacterial cells?
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Which component of the bacterial cell envelope primarily serves as a barrier to hydrophobic compounds?
Which component of the bacterial cell envelope primarily serves as a barrier to hydrophobic compounds?
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What is the function of porins in the outer membrane of gram-negative bacteria?
What is the function of porins in the outer membrane of gram-negative bacteria?
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Which layer forms the innermost part of the bacterial cell envelope?
Which layer forms the innermost part of the bacterial cell envelope?
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In bacterial cells, how is chemical energy (ATP) generated in the absence of mitochondria?
In bacterial cells, how is chemical energy (ATP) generated in the absence of mitochondria?
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What is the main role of the outer membrane in gram-negative bacteria with regard to antibiotics?
What is the main role of the outer membrane in gram-negative bacteria with regard to antibiotics?
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Which component of a bacterial cell is responsible for holding the nucleus and ribosomes?
Which component of a bacterial cell is responsible for holding the nucleus and ribosomes?
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What is the primary function of the outer membrane in a bacterial cell?
What is the primary function of the outer membrane in a bacterial cell?
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Which part of a bacterial cell is involved in the process of protein synthesis?
Which part of a bacterial cell is involved in the process of protein synthesis?
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What role does the cell envelope play in bacterial metabolism?
What role does the cell envelope play in bacterial metabolism?
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In terms of metabolism, what is the main function of the cytoplasmic membrane in bacteria?
In terms of metabolism, what is the main function of the cytoplasmic membrane in bacteria?
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Which component of a bacterial cell contributes most to its resistance profile against antibiotics and chemicals?
Which component of a bacterial cell contributes most to its resistance profile against antibiotics and chemicals?
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