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What is the function of the hook in bacteria?
What is the function of the hook in bacteria?
- Prevents osmotic lysis
- Allows for attachment to surfaces
- Contains peptidoglycan
- Anchors the flagellum (correct)
Where are the axial filaments found in bacteria located?
Where are the axial filaments found in bacteria located?
- Attached to the hook
- External to the cell
- Within the cytoplasm
- Internal to the cell and anchored at one end (correct)
What is the main function of fimbriae in bacteria?
What is the main function of fimbriae in bacteria?
- Allow for attachment to surfaces (correct)
- Anchor the flagellum
- Resist Penicillin
- Enable corkscrew motion
What distinguishes Gram-positive bacteria from Gram-negative bacteria in terms of their cell walls?
What distinguishes Gram-positive bacteria from Gram-negative bacteria in terms of their cell walls?
Which type of bacteria has an outer membrane with Lipopolysaccharide (LPS)?
Which type of bacteria has an outer membrane with Lipopolysaccharide (LPS)?
In which type of bacteria may one find the basal body that anchors the flagellum?
In which type of bacteria may one find the basal body that anchors the flagellum?
What is the function of Lipid A in Gram-Negative Bacteria?
What is the function of Lipid A in Gram-Negative Bacteria?
What is the main function of pili in bacteria?
What is the main function of pili in bacteria?
Which component joins Lipid A & O polysaccharide in Gram-Negative Bacteria?
Which component joins Lipid A & O polysaccharide in Gram-Negative Bacteria?
"Rotating Endoflagellum results in which type of motion in bacteria?"
"Rotating Endoflagellum results in which type of motion in bacteria?"
What type of stain is used for Genus Mycobacterium instead of the Gram stain?
What type of stain is used for Genus Mycobacterium instead of the Gram stain?
What feature distinguishes the cell walls of Genus Mycobacterium?
What feature distinguishes the cell walls of Genus Mycobacterium?
In which domain is peptidoglycan absent in the cell wall?
In which domain is peptidoglycan absent in the cell wall?
What is the function of the Plasma (Cell) Membrane in a bacterium?
What is the function of the Plasma (Cell) Membrane in a bacterium?
Which function does the Plasma Membrane serve in a bacterium?
Which function does the Plasma Membrane serve in a bacterium?
What type of transport involves the movement of solutes from an area of high to low concentration without requiring energy?
What type of transport involves the movement of solutes from an area of high to low concentration without requiring energy?
What is the main function of carboxysomes in bacterial cells?
What is the main function of carboxysomes in bacterial cells?
Which bacterial genera are known for producing endospores?
Which bacterial genera are known for producing endospores?
What is the main difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells in terms of genetic material?
What is the main difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells in terms of genetic material?
Which carbohydrate is typically found in the cell walls of fungi?
Which carbohydrate is typically found in the cell walls of fungi?
What is the main function of lysosomes in eukaryotic cells?
What is the main function of lysosomes in eukaryotic cells?
Which organelle is responsible for ATP production in eukaryotic cells?
Which organelle is responsible for ATP production in eukaryotic cells?
What is the role of chloroplasts in eukaryotic cells?
What is the role of chloroplasts in eukaryotic cells?
What is the function of centrosomes in eukaryotic cells?
What is the function of centrosomes in eukaryotic cells?
What is the typical size range of prokaryotic cells measured in?
What is the typical size range of prokaryotic cells measured in?
Which term refers to spiral-shaped prokaryotes with rigid, short/thick, and loosely-coiled cells?
Which term refers to spiral-shaped prokaryotes with rigid, short/thick, and loosely-coiled cells?
What distinguishes the flagella of prokaryotic cells from each other, allowing for distinguishing subspecies/strains?
What distinguishes the flagella of prokaryotic cells from each other, allowing for distinguishing subspecies/strains?
Which type of glycocalyx is thick, organized, and tightly attached to the cell wall?
Which type of glycocalyx is thick, organized, and tightly attached to the cell wall?
What is the function of the capsule in bacterial cells?
What is the function of the capsule in bacterial cells?
Which term describes prokaryotic cell arrangement in cube-like groups of eight?
Which term describes prokaryotic cell arrangement in cube-like groups of eight?
Flagella are filamentous appendages made of which protein?
Flagella are filamentous appendages made of which protein?
Which term refers to the spiral-shaped prokaryotes with flexible, longer/thin, and tightly-coiled cells?
Which term refers to the spiral-shaped prokaryotes with flexible, longer/thin, and tightly-coiled cells?
What is the main characteristic of active transport?
What is the main characteristic of active transport?
Which organelle is present in the cytoplasm along with proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and ions?
Which organelle is present in the cytoplasm along with proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and ions?
What do bacterial ribosomes serve as in the cell?
What do bacterial ribosomes serve as in the cell?
What is the function of plasmids in bacterial cells?
What is the function of plasmids in bacterial cells?
What are inclusion bodies in bacterial cells primarily responsible for?
What are inclusion bodies in bacterial cells primarily responsible for?
In which type of solution does osmosis occur?
In which type of solution does osmosis occur?
What is the composition of a bacterial ribosome?
What is the composition of a bacterial ribosome?
What differentiates simple diffusion from facilitated diffusion?
What differentiates simple diffusion from facilitated diffusion?
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