Introduction to Domain Archaea and Microbial Classification
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Which molecule is the Three-Domain System of Classification based on?

  • tRNA
  • rRNA (correct)
  • peptidoglycan
  • mRNA

What is the correct sequence in the classification hierarchy?

  • Kingdom, Order, Division, Class, Family, Genus
  • Kingdom, Division, Order, Class, Family, Genus (correct)
  • Kingdom, Division, Class, Order, Family, Genus
  • Kingdom, Class, Division, Order, Family, Genus

Which structure is never found in procaryotic cells?

  • flagella
  • cilia (correct)
  • capsule
  • ribosomes

Which structure controls the transport of materials between the cell and its external environment?

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

In eucaryotic cells, what are the sites of photosynthesis?

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

What is the major difference in the composition of the cell walls between Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria?

<p>Gram-positive bacteria have a thick layer of peptidoglycan combined with teichoic acid, while Gram-negative bacteria have a thinner layer of peptidoglycan covered with a complex layer of lipid macromolecules. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which bacteria possess cell walls that do not contain peptidoglycan?

<p>Bacteria in the genus Mycoplasma (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of cytoplasmic granules in bacteria?

<p>Storage of reserve materials (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacterial cell walls?

<p>Gram-negative cell walls have an outer membrane, while Gram-positive cell walls contain a thick peptidoglycan layer. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which component of bacterial cells is crucial for resisting mechanical breakage and osmotic lysis?

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

Where are ribosomes typically found in procaryotic cells?

<p>In the cytoplasmic granules (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the composition of a 70S procaryotic ribosome?

<p>30S and 50S subunits (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are cytoplasmic granules in bacteria identified microscopically?

<p>By staining with a suitable stain (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cell wall contains teichoic acids according to the text?

<p>Gram-positive cell wall (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main constituent of most bacterial cell walls according to the text?

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

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