General Bacteriology: Bacteria Definition and Prokaryotic Cells

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What does the term 'prokaryotic' mean in Greek?

  • Membrane-bound nucleus
  • True nucleus
  • Before nucleus (correct)
  • Unicellular organisms

What is the most characteristic membrane-bound structure in eukaryotic cells?

  • Nucleus (correct)
  • Endoplasmic reticulum
  • Golgi apparatus
  • Mitochondria

What is the function of the cell wall in a typical prokaryotic cell?

  • Storage of genetic material
  • Surrounding and protecting the cell (correct)
  • Energy production
  • Site for protein synthesis

Which organelle is NOT found in prokaryotic cells?

<p>Mitochondria (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is the genetic material kept in a prokaryotic cell?

<p>Nucleoid (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a protein-based filament found on the outside of some prokaryotic cells?

<p>Flagella (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'eukaryotes' in Greek?

<p>True nucleus (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which cell type usually has more than one tightly bound chromosome?

<p>Eukaryotic cell (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which type of cell is the nucleus absent?

<p>Prokaryotic cell (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the selective membrane permeability feature associated with?

<p>Nuclear membrane (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organelle is present in eukaryotic cells but absent in prokaryotic cells?

<p>Golgi apparatus (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is characteristic of the shape of bacterial cells known as Cocci?

<p>Spherical or nearly spherical (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the genetic recombination process that forms gametes and involves fusion of DNA undirectional transfers associated with?

<p>Meiosis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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