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What is the main function of the Z-ring in bacterial cells?
What is the main function of the Z-ring in bacterial cells?
- Initiation of DNA replication
- Assembly of the cell wall
- Formation of the septum
- Establishment of the division site (correct)
Which protein is primarily responsible for assisting in septation in bacterial cells?
Which protein is primarily responsible for assisting in septation in bacterial cells?
- FtsZ (correct)
- Replisome
- Min system
- DNA polymerase
How does DNA replication proceed in bacterial cells?
How does DNA replication proceed in bacterial cells?
- Centrally towards the terminus
- Bidirectionally from the origin (correct)
- In random directions across the chromosome
- Unidirectionally from the origin
What is the significance of the Terminus in bacterial chromosome replication?
What is the significance of the Terminus in bacterial chromosome replication?
Which step comes last in the process of septation in bacterial cells?
Which step comes last in the process of septation in bacterial cells?
What role does the Min system play in bacterial cell division?
What role does the Min system play in bacterial cell division?
Which method involves microbes being filtered and stained for counting?
Which method involves microbes being filtered and stained for counting?
What is the purpose of the Pour Plate Sample technique?
What is the purpose of the Pour Plate Sample technique?
What is the advantage of using Counting Chambers for microbial counting?
What is the advantage of using Counting Chambers for microbial counting?
Why are plate count results expressed in terms of colony forming units (CFUs)?
Why are plate count results expressed in terms of colony forming units (CFUs)?
Which technique involves passing microbes through a laser beam one cell at a time?
Which technique involves passing microbes through a laser beam one cell at a time?
What is the main benefit of using the Coulter counter for microbial counting?
What is the main benefit of using the Coulter counter for microbial counting?
What is the primary method of reproduction for most bacteria and archaea?
What is the primary method of reproduction for most bacteria and archaea?
In the context of bacterial reproduction, what must all cells do prior to division?
In the context of bacterial reproduction, what must all cells do prior to division?
How is binary fission different from budding as a reproductive strategy?
How is binary fission different from budding as a reproductive strategy?
What are the three phases in a typical bacterial cell cycle?
What are the three phases in a typical bacterial cell cycle?
What is the role of cytoskeletal filaments in bacterial cell cycles?
What is the role of cytoskeletal filaments in bacterial cell cycles?
How does the cell cycle of bacteria progress from the formation of a new cell to the next division?
How does the cell cycle of bacteria progress from the formation of a new cell to the next division?
Why must anaerobic microbes be grown without O2?
Why must anaerobic microbes be grown without O2?
What is the purpose of the isolation of a pure culture in microbiology?
What is the purpose of the isolation of a pure culture in microbiology?
What is the goal of the streak plate technique in microbiology?
What is the goal of the streak plate technique in microbiology?
What is the purpose of an enrichment culture in microbiology?
What is the purpose of an enrichment culture in microbiology?
What is the spread plate technique used for in microbiology?
What is the spread plate technique used for in microbiology?
What elements are considered when setting up an enrichment culture?
What elements are considered when setting up an enrichment culture?
Which technique involves forcing a microbial suspension through a small orifice with a laser light beam?
Which technique involves forcing a microbial suspension through a small orifice with a laser light beam?
What is the purpose of staining cells with fluorescent dyes in the direct counts on membrane filters method?
What is the purpose of staining cells with fluorescent dyes in the direct counts on membrane filters method?
Which characteristic of cells can also be counted in flow cytometry besides their number?
Which characteristic of cells can also be counted in flow cytometry besides their number?
What is the main role of the Coulter Counter in electronic counting of microbial cells?
What is the main role of the Coulter Counter in electronic counting of microbial cells?
In viable counting using standard plate counts, how are bacterial samples typically applied for counting?
In viable counting using standard plate counts, how are bacterial samples typically applied for counting?
What advantage does flow cytometry have over other methods mentioned in the text?
What advantage does flow cytometry have over other methods mentioned in the text?
