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What is the size range for a bacterial cell in micrometers?
What is the size range for a bacterial cell in micrometers?
- 2.0 to 8.0 (correct)
- 1.0 to 4.0
- 0.2 to 2.0
- 5.0 to 15.0
The word 'Bacillus' may specifically refer to:
The word 'Bacillus' may specifically refer to:
- a specific genus
- spherical cells
- rod-shaped cells
- rod-shaped cells and a specific genus (correct)
What structural component is responsible for the Gram staining differences in bacteria?
What structural component is responsible for the Gram staining differences in bacteria?
- capsule
- cell wall (correct)
- endospore
- cell membrane
What is the primary component of the bacterial cell wall?
What is the primary component of the bacterial cell wall?
Which compound is a characteristic component of the cell wall in gram-positive bacteria?
Which compound is a characteristic component of the cell wall in gram-positive bacteria?
What is present in the outer membrane of gram-negative bacteria?
What is present in the outer membrane of gram-negative bacteria?
Which size range is NOT typical for a bacterial cell?
Which size range is NOT typical for a bacterial cell?
Which term is used to describe bacteria that divide in multiple planes and form grapelike clusters?
Which term is used to describe bacteria that divide in multiple planes and form grapelike clusters?
How do bacteria typically divide?
How do bacteria typically divide?
Which of the following statements is true for prokaryotes?
Which of the following statements is true for prokaryotes?
What is the typical length range for MOST bacteria?
What is the typical length range for MOST bacteria?
Which term describes bacteria that divide in long chains?
Which term describes bacteria that divide in long chains?
What is the method of reproduction for bacteria where a protective coat is formed around their DNA?
What is the method of reproduction for bacteria where a protective coat is formed around their DNA?
Which of the following components is NOT typically found in prokaryotic cells?
Which of the following components is NOT typically found in prokaryotic cells?
What is the main function of the cell wall in most bacterial cells?
What is the main function of the cell wall in most bacterial cells?
Which bacterial structure helps in distinguishing among serovars of gram-negative bacteria?
Which bacterial structure helps in distinguishing among serovars of gram-negative bacteria?
What are the proteins that distinguish among serovars of gram-negative bacteria found in?
What are the proteins that distinguish among serovars of gram-negative bacteria found in?
What are molecules of extrachromosomal DNA in bacteria known as?
What are molecules of extrachromosomal DNA in bacteria known as?
Inclusions of iron oxide in bacteria are found in structures known as?
Inclusions of iron oxide in bacteria are found in structures known as?
Which structure allows a cell to survive adverse environmental conditions?
Which structure allows a cell to survive adverse environmental conditions?
What is the function of filament hook in bacteria?
What is the function of filament hook in bacteria?
Which structure plays a role in the adhesion of bacteria to surfaces?
Which structure plays a role in the adhesion of bacteria to surfaces?
'Gas vacuoles' are primarily involved in what cellular function?
'Gas vacuoles' are primarily involved in what cellular function?
What protects pathogenic bacteria from phagocytosis?
What protects pathogenic bacteria from phagocytosis?
Which of the following is characteristic of acid-fast cell walls?
Which of the following is characteristic of acid-fast cell walls?
What type of bacteria possesses a tuft of flagella at one end of its cell?
What type of bacteria possesses a tuft of flagella at one end of its cell?
Which structure is NOT a part of a flagellum?
Which structure is NOT a part of a flagellum?
What does the outer membrane of gram-negative bacteria contain?
What does the outer membrane of gram-negative bacteria contain?
How do spirochetes move?
How do spirochetes move?
What is the structure that gives acid-fast cell walls resistance to chemicals?
What is the structure that gives acid-fast cell walls resistance to chemicals?
What is the term for a bacterium possessing flagella all over its surface?
What is the term for a bacterium possessing flagella all over its surface?
Which organelle processes, modifies, and sends proteins to their correct destination?
Which organelle processes, modifies, and sends proteins to their correct destination?
Which organelle contains enzymes that can oxidize various organic substances?
Which organelle contains enzymes that can oxidize various organic substances?
Which organelle synthesizes phospholipids, fats, and steroids?
Which organelle synthesizes phospholipids, fats, and steroids?
Which of the following contain 70S ribosomes?
Which of the following contain 70S ribosomes?
What is the function of peroxisomes in a cell?
What is the function of peroxisomes in a cell?
Which organelle is responsible for photosynthesis in plant cells?
Which organelle is responsible for photosynthesis in plant cells?
Where can 80S ribosomes be found in eukaryotic cells?
Where can 80S ribosomes be found in eukaryotic cells?
Which organelle is involved in cellular waste disposal and recycling?
Which organelle is involved in cellular waste disposal and recycling?
