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What is the primary function of the cell wall in microbes?
What is the primary function of the cell wall in microbes?
- To facilitate movement
- To provide structure and protection (correct)
- To synthesize proteins
- To regulate gene expression
What is the term for the ability of microbes to move towards or away from a stimulus?
What is the term for the ability of microbes to move towards or away from a stimulus?
- Taxis (correct)
- Motility
- Chemotaxis
- Osmosis
What is the purpose of endospores in microbes?
What is the purpose of endospores in microbes?
- To facilitate DNA replication
- To ensure survival in harsh environments (correct)
- To enhance protein synthesis
- To increase biofilm formation
What is the term for the complex community of microbes adhering to a surface?
What is the term for the complex community of microbes adhering to a surface?
What is the term for the carbohydrate-rich outer layer of microbes?
What is the term for the carbohydrate-rich outer layer of microbes?
What is the term for the outer layer of polysaccharides that provides protection and facilitates adhesion to surfaces?
What is the term for the outer layer of polysaccharides that provides protection and facilitates adhesion to surfaces?
What is the primary function of teichoic acids in the gram positive cell wall?
What is the primary function of teichoic acids in the gram positive cell wall?
What is the purpose of the glycocalyx in gram positive bacteria?
What is the purpose of the glycocalyx in gram positive bacteria?
What is the primary function of the capsule in gram positive bacteria?
What is the primary function of the capsule in gram positive bacteria?
What is the purpose of the slime layer in gram positive bacteria?
What is the purpose of the slime layer in gram positive bacteria?
What is the primary function of biofilms in gram positive bacteria?
What is the primary function of biofilms in gram positive bacteria?
What type of bacteria are endoflagella typically found in?
What type of bacteria are endoflagella typically found in?
What is the function of the tail attached to the amino terminus of a protein?
What is the function of the tail attached to the amino terminus of a protein?
What happens to a cell when it is placed in a hypotonic solution?
What happens to a cell when it is placed in a hypotonic solution?
What is the characteristic feature of a Gram-negative cell wall?
What is the characteristic feature of a Gram-negative cell wall?
What is the function of lysosomes in a cell?
What is the function of lysosomes in a cell?
What is the characteristic feature of Mycoplasma?
What is the characteristic feature of Mycoplasma?
What is the function of porin proteins in the outer membrane of a Gram-negative cell wall?
What is the function of porin proteins in the outer membrane of a Gram-negative cell wall?
