14 Questions
What component provides shape, support, and rigidity to the cell?
Cell wall
Which compound is found in the cell wall of bacteria?
Peptidoglycan
The slime layer of bacteria is usually composed of:
Polysaccharides
What is the function of a capsule in bacteria?
Adherence and protection
What is the function of flagella in bacteria?
Locomotion
What protein is responsible for the structure of flagella?
Flagellin
Which statement about cells is Partially true?
The activity of an organism depends on the total activities of its cells
In which type of organisms are cell walls found?
Plants, bacteria, fungi, algae
Which compound is NOT found in the cell wall of bacteria?
Cellulose
What is the primary function of the slime layer in bacteria?
Polysaccharides
In bacteria, what is the main purpose of a capsule?
Adherence and protection
What is the specific function of flagella in bacteria?
Locomotion
What protein structure is mainly responsible for the formation of flagella in bacteria?
Flagellin
What component provides shape and rigidity to the bacterial cell wall?
Peptidoglycan
Test your knowledge about the basic structural and functional unit of living organisms, the cell. Determine whether statements about cells are true, false, partially true, or not mentioned.
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