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What is the main function of the bacterial cell wall?
What is the main function of the bacterial cell wall?
- To produce energy for the bacteria
- To store genetic information
- To help bacteria maintain their shape (correct)
- To enable bacteria to move and swim
Which of the following structures is considered non-essential in a bacterial cell?
Which of the following structures is considered non-essential in a bacterial cell?
- Capsules (correct)
- Ribosomes
- Nuclear apparatus
- Peptidoglycan
What is the difference between the cell walls of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria?
What is the difference between the cell walls of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria?
- Gram-positive bacteria have an outer layer of lipopolysaccharides (LPS) (correct)
- Gram-negative bacteria have a thicker layer of peptidoglycan
- Teichoic acid forms a major surface component in gram-negative bacteria
- Gram-positive bacteria have a higher percentage of lipopolysaccharides (LPS)
Which bacterial arrangement is exemplified by Neisseria gonorrhoeae?
Which bacterial arrangement is exemplified by Neisseria gonorrhoeae?
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What is the main method by which bacteria multiply?
What is the main method by which bacteria multiply?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of prokaryotic cells?
Which of the following is a characteristic of prokaryotic cells?
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What is a distinguishing feature of eukaryotic cells?
What is a distinguishing feature of eukaryotic cells?
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Which of the following is a common characteristic of both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
Which of the following is a common characteristic of both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
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What is the distinguishing feature of the cytoplasmic membrane in eukaryotic cells?
What is the distinguishing feature of the cytoplasmic membrane in eukaryotic cells?
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What is a characteristic feature of bacteria classified into orders?
What is a characteristic feature of bacteria classified into orders?
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