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What unique component is found in the cell wall of gram-positive bacteria?
What unique component is found in the cell wall of gram-positive bacteria?
- Teichoic Acids (correct)
- Peptidoglycan
- Lipopolysaccharide
- Porins
Which component is specifically associated with the cell wall of gram-negative bacteria?
Which component is specifically associated with the cell wall of gram-negative bacteria?
- Peptidoglycan
- Lipopolysaccharide (correct)
- Mycolic Acid
- Teichoic Acids
What effect does lysozyme have on microorganisms?
What effect does lysozyme have on microorganisms?
- Causes loss of cell wall (correct)
- Destroys the cell membrane
- Replicates viral DNA
- Inhibits protein synthesis
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of gram-positive bacteria?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of gram-positive bacteria?
How do the cell walls of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria primarily differ?
How do the cell walls of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria primarily differ?
Flashcards
Teichoic Acids
Teichoic Acids
A unique component found only in the cell wall of gram-positive bacteria.
Lipopolysaccharide (LPS)
Lipopolysaccharide (LPS)
A component specifically associated with the cell wall of gram-negative bacteria; also known as endotoxin.
Lysozyme
Lysozyme
An enzyme that damages bacterial cell walls, leading to cell lysis.
Outer membrane
Outer membrane
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Cell Wall Differences
Cell Wall Differences
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Study Notes
Classification of Bacteria
- Gram-positive bacteria have cell walls composed of Teichoic Acids
- Gram-negative bacteria have cell walls containing Lipopolysaccharide
- Lysozyme can break down cell walls of microorganisms
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