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Eukaryotic vs Prokaryotic Cells

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What is the basic shape of Vibrio cholerae, the bacterium that causes cholera?

Comma-shaped (correct)

Rodlike

Spherical

Spirillum

Which of the following is a common characteristic of streptococcal bacteria?

Appearing as a long strand of beads (correct)

Having pointed ends

Occurring singly or in pairs

Forming random clumps

What is the main function of the bacterial cell wall?

Facilitating cell division

Allowing nutrient transport

Providing shape and rigidity (correct)

Storing genetic material

Which of the following is a characteristic of the mycoplasma bacteria?

Lacking a cell wall Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the bacterial cytoplasmic (cell/plasma) membrane?

Enclosing the cytoplasm Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following bacterial shapes is typically found in pairs (diplococci)?

Spherical Signup and view all the answers

What is a major difference between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells?

Eukaryotic cells have membrane-bound organelles, prokaryotic cells lack a true nucleus. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following groups of living organisms falls under the category of prokaryotic cell types?

Bacteria and blue green algae Signup and view all the answers

What is the unit of measurement used in bacteriology for the size of bacteria?

Micron (µm) Signup and view all the answers

Which property is NOT used in the classification of bacteria?

Membrane-bound organelles Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the reasons why taxonomy principles do not fit quite well for bacteria?

Bacteria can recombine into new strains Signup and view all the answers

Which organelle is missing in prokaryotic cells when compared to eukaryotic cells?

Mitochondria Signup and view all the answers