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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?
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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?
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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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Test your knowledge on the classification of bacteria, focusing on the differences between Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. This quiz will cover cell wall composition and the role of enzymes like lysozyme in bacterial cell wall breakdown.
