6 Questions
What is a characteristic of the S-layer in Archaeal cell walls?
It is composed of either glycoprotein or protein
What is the main difference between the cross-links of peptidoglycan in Bacteria and pseudomurein in Archaea?
L-amino acids are used in Archaea
What is the function of the polysaccharide layer in Archaeal cell walls?
It covers the S-layer
What is the function of the pseudomurein in Archaeal cell walls?
It separates the S-layer from the plasma membrane
What is the difference between the glycosidic bonds in peptidoglycan and pseudomurein?
β(1-3) glycosidic bonds are used in Archaea
Why are Archaeal cells more resistant to chemical attack and heat?
Due to the unique structure of their cell walls
Test your knowledge of microbiology with this quiz covering the functional anatomy of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, including archaeal cells, bacterial cell structures, and viruses. Based on lectures 7-10 by Dr. Nidal Abu Laban.
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