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What is the primary function of a bacterial capsule?
What is the primary function of a bacterial capsule?
- Facilitate nutrient absorption
- Protect against phagocytosis (correct)
- Release exotoxins
- Act as an endotoxin
How do Gram positive bacteria appear under a microscope?
How do Gram positive bacteria appear under a microscope?
- Pink
- Green
- Brown
- Violet (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic function of the capsule?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic function of the capsule?
- Preventing desiccation
- Resistance to antibiotics
- Endotoxin production (correct)
- Inhibiting phagocytosis
Gram staining differentiates bacteria based on the structure of their cell wall. What color do Gram positive bacteria exhibit?
Gram staining differentiates bacteria based on the structure of their cell wall. What color do Gram positive bacteria exhibit?
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Which statement is false regarding the capsule of bacteria?
Which statement is false regarding the capsule of bacteria?
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Study Notes
Capsule Function
- The capsule is a protective outer layer in some bacteria
- It is responsible for resisting phagocytosis, which is the process where immune cells engulf and destroy bacteria.
Gram Staining
- Gram staining is a technique used to differentiate bacteria based on their cell wall structure.
- Gram-positive bacteria have thicker peptidoglycan cell walls, which retain the crystal violet stain, making them appear violet under a microscope.
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