Podcast
Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson
Questions and Answers
Which term collectively refers to the outer layer of a bacterial cell?
Which term collectively refers to the outer layer of a bacterial cell?
- Outer membrane
- Cell envelope (correct)
- Periplasm
- Cell membrane
What is the rigid layer that surrounds the cell membrane of bacteria called?
What is the rigid layer that surrounds the cell membrane of bacteria called?
- Cell membrane
- Cell envelope
- Periplasm
- Cell wall (correct)
What is the main function of the cell wall in bacteria?
What is the main function of the cell wall in bacteria?
- Acts as an osmotic barrier (correct)
- Hydrolytic enzymes
- For energy generation
- Biosynthetic function
Which of the following is NOT a general characteristic of bacteria?
Which of the following is NOT a general characteristic of bacteria?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the composition of the cell wall in bacteria?
What is the composition of the cell wall in bacteria?
Signup and view all the answers
Flashcards are hidden until you start studying
