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What is the branch of biology that studies the morphology, ecology, genetics, and biochemistry of bacteria?
What is the branch of biology that studies the morphology, ecology, genetics, and biochemistry of bacteria?
Who is referred to as the Father of Bacteriology?
Who is referred to as the Father of Bacteriology?
Which type of bacterial arrangement is characterized by a chain-like structure?
Which type of bacterial arrangement is characterized by a chain-like structure?
Which term describes bacteria that are spiral and twisted in shape?
Which term describes bacteria that are spiral and twisted in shape?
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What is the average size range of prokaryotic bacterial cells?
What is the average size range of prokaryotic bacterial cells?
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Which term refers to a group of 8 bacteria arranged together?
Which term refers to a group of 8 bacteria arranged together?
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What is the principal component of the cell wall in most bacteria?
What is the principal component of the cell wall in most bacteria?
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Which enzyme inhibits peptidoglycan synthesis in bacteria?
Which enzyme inhibits peptidoglycan synthesis in bacteria?
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In what form does B. Anthracis's capsule differ from other bacteria?
In what form does B. Anthracis's capsule differ from other bacteria?
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What is the principal component of bacterial spores that confers resistance to adverse conditions?
What is the principal component of bacterial spores that confers resistance to adverse conditions?
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In bacteria, what is collectively known as nucleoids and contributes to antibiotic resistance?
In bacteria, what is collectively known as nucleoids and contributes to antibiotic resistance?
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What is the function of Metachromatic Granules in bacteria?
What is the function of Metachromatic Granules in bacteria?
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Which type of pili is responsible for bacterial asexual conjugation or transfer of genetic material?
Which type of pili is responsible for bacterial asexual conjugation or transfer of genetic material?
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Which classification of flagella has tuft or group of flagella on one or both ends?
Which classification of flagella has tuft or group of flagella on one or both ends?
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What contributes to the virulence of microorganisms in terms of adherence to surfaces?
What contributes to the virulence of microorganisms in terms of adherence to surfaces?
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Which bacterial structure is responsible for the motility of bacteria?
Which bacterial structure is responsible for the motility of bacteria?
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