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How do microorganisms primarily take in nutrients?
How do microorganisms primarily take in nutrients?
- Passive diffusion (correct)
- Group translocation
- Endocytosis
- Facilitated diffusion
Which transport mechanism is utilized by all microorganisms for nutrient uptake?
Which transport mechanism is utilized by all microorganisms for nutrient uptake?
- Group translocation
- Endocytosis
- Facilitated diffusion
- Active transport (correct)
Which nutrient uptake mechanism is specific to Bacteria and Archaea?
Which nutrient uptake mechanism is specific to Bacteria and Archaea?
- Endocytosis
- Group translocation (correct)
- Facilitated diffusion
- Passive diffusion
What is the primary method of nutrient uptake in Eukarya?
What is the primary method of nutrient uptake in Eukarya?
What is the main function of the bacterial cell wall peptidoglycan?
What is the main function of the bacterial cell wall peptidoglycan?
Which type of bacteria has a thick peptidoglycan layer that appears purple in a Gram stain?
Which type of bacteria has a thick peptidoglycan layer that appears purple in a Gram stain?
What distinguishes Gram negative bacteria from Gram positive bacteria in terms of peptidoglycan?
What distinguishes Gram negative bacteria from Gram positive bacteria in terms of peptidoglycan?
What is the significance of the bacterial cell wall peptidoglycan in protecting the cell?
What is the significance of the bacterial cell wall peptidoglycan in protecting the cell?
What is the composition of the outer membrane of Gram negative cell walls?
What is the composition of the outer membrane of Gram negative cell walls?
Which type of bacteria has a thin layer of peptidoglycan surrounded by an outer membrane?
Which type of bacteria has a thin layer of peptidoglycan surrounded by an outer membrane?
What is the main component of Gram negative cell walls?
What is the main component of Gram negative cell walls?
What is the key difference between Gram negative and Gram positive cell walls in terms of peptidoglycan?
What is the key difference between Gram negative and Gram positive cell walls in terms of peptidoglycan?
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