Gram Staining and Bacterial Cell Walls

They have unusual lipids in their cell membrane.

Peptidoglycans are present in the cell walls of Eubacteria, but absent in Archaeabacteria.

Cocci that occur in chains.

<p>They are Methanogens.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They use salt to generate ATP.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are Thermoacidophiles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To provide shape and protection to the cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Gram positive bacteria have a thicker layer of peptidoglycan, while Gram negative bacteria have an outer membrane made of lipids and sugars</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To regulate the movement of materials in and out of the cell and to contain enzymes important for cellular respiration</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To carry out photosynthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To protect the cell against drying, harsh chemicals, and host antibodies, and to assist in attaching to surfaces</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To assist in attaching to hosts and to transfer genetic material from one bacterium to another</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To protect the cell against harsh environments, such as heat and drought, and to allow the cell to survive in unfavorable conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bacterial cells do not have membrane-bound organelles, whereas eukaryotic cells do</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To protect the cell against some antibiotics</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To provide movement</p> Signup and view all the answers