W2-Bacterial Cell structure
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What is a major difference between prokaryotes and eukaryotes?

  • Number of RNA polymerase enzymes
  • Presence of TATA box binding protein
  • Presence of mitochondria and lysosomes
  • Presence of membrane-bound nucleus (correct)
  • Presence of introns in DNA

Which kingdom includes 'true' bacteria and human pathogens?

  • Protista
  • Eubacter (correct)
  • Archaea
  • Fungi
  • Plantae

What is a characteristic feature of prokaryotic cell membranes?

  • Presence of nucleosomes
  • Containment of introns
  • Presence of TATA box binding protein
  • Presence of endoplasmic reticulum
  • Lack of sterols (correct)

Which feature is unique to eukaryotic cells?

<p>Presence of histones in DNA packaging (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Koch’s postulates' are primarily related to the study of:

<p>Causes of infectious diseases (E)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which bacterial structure is responsible for major permeability barrier in Gram-negative bacteria?

<p>Outer membrane (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of pili (fimbriae) in bacteria?

<p>Sexual conjugation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of bacteria produce endospores?

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

What is the primary composition of capsules and slime layers in bacteria?

<p>Polysaccharides (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of plasmids in bacteria?

<p>Coding pathogenesis and antibiotic resistance factors (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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