Microbial Biotechnology Chapter 5: Microbe Structure

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What is a characteristic of prokaryotes?

They are generally larger than eukaryotes

Their cell wall is composed of cellulose (correct)

They can perform meiosis

They have a nucleus

Which kingdom does yeast belong to?

Fungi (correct)

Protista

Plantae

Monera

What is the growth rate of prokaryotes through binary fission?

25 minute growth rate

15 minute growth rate

5 minute growth rate

10 minute growth rate (correct)

Which type of microbes include halophiles and thermophiles?

Archaebacteria Signup and view all the answers

What is the source of antibiotics and blood cholesterol lowering drugs?

Fungi Signup and view all the answers

What process involves the transfer of DNA by cytoplasmic bridge in prokaryotes?

Conjugation Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of rennin in cheese production?

It is used to make curds in the production of cheese Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the ice-minus bacteria?

To remove ice protein producing genes from bacteria Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of Bt toxin in the context of using microbes for everyday applications?

To kill insects Signup and view all the answers

Which microbial process is used to make beer and wine?

Ethanol fermentation Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of Taq (DNA polymerase) among microbial enzymes?

To aid in DNA replication Signup and view all the answers

What does the yeast two-hybrid system study?

Protein interactions Signup and view all the answers

In the context of using microbes against other microbes, what is the function of antibiotics?

Act in a few key ways - Prevent replication, kill directly, damage cell wall or prevent its synthesis Signup and view all the answers

Which vaccine was the first to provide immunity against smallpox?

A vaccine against smallpox (cowpox provides immunity) Signup and view all the answers

What type of leukocytes are responsible for antibody-mediated immunity?

B-lymphocytes Signup and view all the answers

Which type of vaccines use a part of a pathogen or another part of the pathogen?

Subunit vaccines Signup and view all the answers

What is the topic of the article?

Multiplying rational expressions Signup and view all the answers

In the context of rational expressions, what is the main focus of the article?

Multiplying and dividing polynomials Signup and view all the answers

Which subtopic is discussed in the article?

Multiplying rational expressions Signup and view all the answers

What mathematical operation is emphasized in the article?

Multiplication Signup and view all the answers

What is a specific focus within the topic of multiplying rational expressions?

Multiplying binomials Signup and view all the answers

Which operation is NOT the main focus of the article?

Subtracting polynomials Signup and view all the answers

What type of mathematical expressions are being multiplied according to the article?

Rational expressions Signup and view all the answers

What is the specific focus within multiplying rational expressions as per the article?

$ax^2+bx+c$ form Signup and view all the answers

Which mathematical concept is NOT mentioned in the article?

$y=mx+b$ equation of a line Signup and view all the answers

In the context of multiplying rational expressions, what type of mathematical model is not discussed in the article?

Logarithmic growth model Signup and view all the answers

What type of mathematical operation is not covered in the article about multiplying and dividing rational expressions?

Addition Signup and view all the answers

Which type of polynomial operation is emphasized in the article?

Expanding binomials Signup and view all the answers