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What is the primary function of the Golgi apparatus in bacterial cells?
Which of the following components is characteristic of Gram-negative bacteria?
What role do pili play in bacterial cells?
Which statement is true regarding the bacterial cell wall structure?
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How do bacterial cells move towards attractants?
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What is a key characteristic of the lipopolysaccharide (LPS) found in Gram negative bacteria?
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Which component is responsible for antigenic variation in Gram negative bacteria?
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How do Gram positive bacteria differ from Gram negative bacteria in terms of their cell wall structure?
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What role does the plasma membrane have in prokaryotic cells?
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What can occur as a result of very small amounts of lipopolysaccharide (LPS) in the bloodstream?
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Why do Gram positive bacteria not require porin proteins?
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Which statement about S. aureus is true regarding its cell wall?
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How does a mesosome function in a prokaryotic cell?
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What is the primary function of the endoplasmic reticulum in eukaryotic cells?
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Which components are primarily involved in glycosylation of proteins?
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What characterizes Gram-negative bacteria compared to Gram-positive bacteria?
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What is the role of porin proteins in the Gram-negative cell wall?
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Which of the following best describes the structure of the Golgi complex?
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What is a key function of lipoprotein in Gram-negative bacteria?
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What distinguishes the peptidoglycan layer in Gram-positive bacteria?
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In which cellular component does the initial glycosylation of proteins occur?
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Study Notes
Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) in Gram-Negative Bacteria
- Each LPS molecule contains five lipid chains.
- Core polysaccharide is consistent within species and across genera.
- O antigenic side chain exhibits high variability, contributing to antigenic variation.
- Known as endotoxin; can be more toxic than other bacterial toxins.
- Minimal LPS amounts in blood may cause lethal anaphylactic shock.
Gram-Positive Cell Wall Structure
- Peptidoglycan layer is significantly thicker than that of Gram-negative counterparts.
- Contains other polymers, such as Teichoic acid.
- Lacks an outer membrane; solutes diffuse through the thick peptidoglycan.
- Proteins covalently linked to peptidoglycan extend into the environment, aiding in immune evasion.
- Common pathogenic example: Staphylococcus aureus.
Prokaryotic Structures and Functions
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Plasma Membrane:
- Selectively permeable barrier and mechanical cell boundary.
- Facilitates nutrient and waste transport, and hosts metabolic processes (e.g., respiration, photosynthesis).
- Plays a role in detecting environmental cues for chemotaxis.
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Mesosome:
- Potentially involved in cross-wall formation and chromosome distribution during cell division.
Protein Secretion in Eukaryotic Cells
- Protein glycosylation initiates in the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) and continues in the Golgi complex.
- Secretory proteins, such as IgG, undergo extensive processing before reaching the external environment.
Bacterial Cell Classification
- Primary classification of bacteria via Gram stain identifies two groups: Gram-positive and Gram-negative.
- Named after Christian Gram in 1884, correlating staining with cell envelope structure.
Gram-Negative Cell Wall Structure
- Multilayered wall with thin peptidoglycan and an outer membrane featuring LPS.
- Contains two membranes; outer membrane is rich in lipopolysaccharides.
- Peptidoglycan, also known as murein, provides osmotic strength and structural integrity.
- Lipoprotein links the peptidoglycan layer to the outer membrane.
- Porins are abundant protein pores allowing nutrient passage through the outer membrane.
- The space between inner and outer membranes is called the periplasmic space.
Bacterial Motility
- Bacteria display a run and tumble mode of locomotion.
- Flagella facilitate movement towards attractants while tumbling provides directional change.
Pili Structure and Function
- Pili are hair-like structures on bacterial surfaces, with various types serving different functions.
- E. coli has Type I pili for attachment to mammalian cells and larger F pili for mating processes.
Key Points to Remember
- Understand the mechanisms of protein targeting and secretion pathways.
- Familiarize with the chemical composition and differences in Gram-negative and Gram-positive cell walls.
- Learn how bacterial locomotion occurs through the run and tumble method.
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Explore the structure and function of lipopolysaccharides (LPS) found in Gram-negative bacteria. This quiz will cover the components of LPS including the lipid chains, core polysaccharide, and the variable O antigenic side chain that contributes to antigenic variation among species.
