10 Questions
What is the composition of the outer membrane in Gram negative bacteria?
Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) composed of lipid A layer and polysaccharide (somatic O antigen)
What is the function of the bacterial cell wall in maintaining the shape of bacteria?
It is a rigid structure that maintains the shape of bacteria.
What is the role of teichoic acid in the cell wall of Gram positive bacteria?
Surface fibers that are highly immunogenic.
What is the main function of the cytoplasmic membrane in bacteria?
Selective permeability to different molecules.
What is the toxic component of endotoxin in Gram negative bacteria?
Lipid A
What are the two types of cells mentioned in the text?
Prokaryotic cell and Euokaryotic cell
What are the main features of a Prokaryotic cell?
No nucleus or nuclear membrane, single circular DNA macromolecule
How do Euokaryotic cells differ from Prokaryotic cells?
Euokaryotic cells have a nucleus, nuclear membrane, and various subcellular organelles.
What are the components of a bacterial cell envelope?
Cytoplasmic membrane & cell wall
What is the main structure that maintains the rigidity and shape of bacterial cells?
Bacterial cell wall made of peptidoglycan polymers
Explore the two main types of cells - Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic, which are the building blocks of all living organisms. Learn about their structures, functions, and differences to gain a better understanding of cellular biology.
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