5 Questions
Which term collectively refers to the outer layer of a bacterial cell?
Cell envelope
What is the rigid layer that surrounds the cell membrane of bacteria called?
Cell wall
What is the main function of the cell wall in bacteria?
Acts as an osmotic barrier
Which of the following is NOT a general characteristic of bacteria?
Vary in size
What is the composition of the cell wall in bacteria?
Peptidoglycan
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