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What is responsible for inducing inflammation and septic shock when caused by certain gram-positive bacteria?
What is responsible for inducing inflammation and septic shock when caused by certain gram-positive bacteria?
- Lipopolysaccharide (LPS)
- Keto-deoxyoctulonate (KDO)
- Lipoteichoic Acid (correct)
- Ribitol phosphate
What is responsible for fever and shock caused by gram-negative bacteria?
What is responsible for fever and shock caused by gram-negative bacteria?
- Core polysaccharide
- Lipid A (correct)
- Phospholipid
- Outer polysaccharide
What is the size of a bacterial ribosome?
What is the size of a bacterial ribosome?
- 30S
- 60S
- 50S
- 70S (correct)
Where is the DNA located in a bacterial cell?
Where is the DNA located in a bacterial cell?
What are plasmids in bacterial cells?
What are plasmids in bacterial cells?
What is the main function of the cell membrane in bacteria?
What is the main function of the cell membrane in bacteria?
What is the function of the bacterial cell wall?
What is the function of the bacterial cell wall?
Which component is common to all bacteria except Mycoplasma species?
Which component is common to all bacteria except Mycoplasma species?
How are bacteria classified by shape?
How are bacteria classified by shape?
Which bacterial arrangement is characterized by grape-like clusters?
Which bacterial arrangement is characterized by grape-like clusters?
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of eukaryotic cells?
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of eukaryotic cells?
What is the main structural difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
What is the main structural difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
Which type of microorganism has a rigid external cell wall containing peptidoglycan?
Which type of microorganism has a rigid external cell wall containing peptidoglycan?
What is the distinguishing feature of eukaryotic cells' ribosomes?
What is the distinguishing feature of eukaryotic cells' ribosomes?
