Classification of Bacteria Quiz
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Classification of Bacteria Quiz

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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?

  • Peptidoglycan
  • Lipopolysaccharide (correct)
  • Mycolic Acid
  • Teichoic Acids
  • 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?

    <p>Outer membrane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do the cell walls of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria primarily differ?

    <p>Gram-positive walls have teichoic acids; gram-negative contain lipopolysaccharides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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.

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