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What is the function of the cell wall in a cell?
What is the function of the cell wall in a cell?
- Act as a storage unit for nutrients
- Provide cellular mobility
- Protect the cell from the external environment (correct)
- Facilitate export processes
Which material primarily makes up plant cell walls?
Which material primarily makes up plant cell walls?
- Cellulose (correct)
- Peptidoglycan
- Hyaluronic acid
- Chitin
How are capsules in bacteria detected?
How are capsules in bacteria detected?
- Through the cell wall
- By their protein nature
- By normal staining protocols
- Using India ink or methyl blue (correct)
What is the function of flagella in a cell?
What is the function of flagella in a cell?
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Which type of cells have a gelatinous capsule outside the cell membrane and cell wall?
Which type of cells have a gelatinous capsule outside the cell membrane and cell wall?
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What is a notable characteristic of flagella?
What is a notable characteristic of flagella?
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Which structure provides an additional layer of protection to the cell membrane?
Which structure provides an additional layer of protection to the cell membrane?
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How do bacteria export components of structures that exist outside the cell membrane?
How do bacteria export components of structures that exist outside the cell membrane?
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What is the main structural difference between plant and bacteria cell walls?
What is the main structural difference between plant and bacteria cell walls?
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Which type of cells have a cellulose-based cell wall?
Which type of cells have a cellulose-based cell wall?
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