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What is the primary function of the cell membrane in a prokaryotic cell?
What is the primary function of the cell membrane in a prokaryotic cell?
- To provide structural strength to the cell
- To regulate the entrance and exit of dissolved substances (correct)
- To catalyze key cell functions
- To conserve energy
What is the component of the bacterial cell membrane that strengthens it?
What is the component of the bacterial cell membrane that strengthens it?
- Glycerol molecule
- Fatty acids
- Phospholipid bilayer
- Hopanoids (correct)
What is the role of the cell membrane in energy conservation?
What is the role of the cell membrane in energy conservation?
- Generating energy through respiration
- Storing energy in the form of ATP
- Playing a major role in energy consumption (correct)
- None of the above
What is the difference between the bacterial and archaeal cell membrane?
What is the difference between the bacterial and archaeal cell membrane?
What is the function of the layer outside the cytoplasmic membrane in Archaea?
What is the function of the layer outside the cytoplasmic membrane in Archaea?
What is the effect of targeting bacterial cell wall synthesis?
What is the effect of targeting bacterial cell wall synthesis?
What is the main benefit of antibiotics that target bacterial cell walls?
What is the main benefit of antibiotics that target bacterial cell walls?
What is the main component of the cell wall in Gram-positive bacteria?
What is the main component of the cell wall in Gram-positive bacteria?
What is the function of teichoic acid in the bacterial cell wall?
What is the function of teichoic acid in the bacterial cell wall?
What is the name of the space located between the outer surface of the cytoplasmic membrane and the inner surface of the outer membrane?
What is the name of the space located between the outer surface of the cytoplasmic membrane and the inner surface of the outer membrane?
What is the characteristic of specific porins?
What is the characteristic of specific porins?
What is the main characteristic of pseudomurein?
What is the main characteristic of pseudomurein?
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