Microbiology
MCQS
A. Study of microorganisms
B. Plant biology
C. Human anatomy
D. Chemical reactions
Microbiology is the study of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa.
A. Bacteria
B. Fungi
C. Protozoa
D. Algae
Bacteria are prokaryotic microorganisms, lacking a true nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.
A. Distinguishing bacterial cell walls
B. Identifying viral infections
C. Staining fungal hyphae
D. Differentiating plant cells
The Gram stain is used to distinguish bacterial cell walls based on their staining characteristics.
A. Yeast
B. Escherichia coli (E. coli)
C. Staphylococcus aureus
D. Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Yeast is commonly used in fermentation processes, such as in the production of bread and alcoholic beverages.
A. Infecting host cells and replicating
B. Decomposing organic matter
C. Producing antibiotics
D. Facilitating nutrient absorption
Viruses infect host cells and use their cellular machinery to replicate.
A. Streptomyces
B. Saccharomyces cerevisiae (brewer's yeast)
C. Penicillium
D. Escherichia coli (E. coli)
Penicillium is a genus of fungi used in the production of the antibiotic penicillin.
A. Heterotrophic
B. Autotrophic
C. Mixotrophic
D. Parasitic
Fungi are primarily heterotrophic, obtaining nutrients by absorbing organic substances from their environment.
A. Malaria
B. Tuberculosis
C. Influenza
D. Lyme disease
Malaria is caused by the protozoan parasites of the genus Plasmodium.
A. Survival in harsh conditions
B. Facilitating nutrient absorption
C. Reproduction
D. Protection from UV radiation
Endospores in bacteria serve as a means of survival in unfavorable conditions.
A. Maintaining a balance of beneficial microorganisms
B. Aiding in locomotion
C. Producing hormones
D. Facilitating blood circulation
The microbiome plays a crucial role in maintaining a balance of beneficial microorganisms in the human body.
A. Lactobacillus
B. Salmonella
C. Pseudomonas aeruginosa
D. Clostridium botulinum
Lactobacillus is commonly used in the fermentation process of yogurt production.
A. Respiratory droplets
B. Contaminated water
C. Vector (e.g., mosquito)
D. Sexual contact
Influenza is primarily transmitted through respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes.
A. Escherichia coli (E. coli)
B. Staphylococcus aureus
C. Bacillus subtilis
D. Clostridium difficile
Escherichia coli is an example of a Gram-negative bacterium.
A. Causes tuberculosis in humans
B. Fermentation of dairy products
C. Decomposes dead plant material
D. Produces penicillin
Mycobacterium tuberculosis is the causative agent of tuberculosis in humans.
A. Nitrogen fixation
B. Nitrification
C. Denitrification
D. Ammonification
Nitrogen fixation is the process by which atmospheric nitrogen is converted into ammonia by nitrogen-fixing bacteria.
A. Aspergillus niger
B. Streptococcus pyogenes
C. Mycobacterium leprae
D. Candida albicans
Aspergillus niger is used in the production of citric acid.
A. Establishing the causative agent of a disease
B. Classifying microorganisms
C. Identifying antibiotic resistance
D. Describing microbial morphology
Koch's postulates are used to establish the causative agent of a disease.
A. Influenza
B. Tuberculosis
C. Cholera
D. Malaria
Influenza is a viral disease affecting the respiratory system in humans.
A. Amplifying DNA fragments
B. Synthesizing proteins
C. Producing antibiotics
D. Generating ATP
PCR is a technique used for amplifying DNA fragments in microbiological research.
A. Streptococcus mutans
B. Escherichia coli (E. coli)
C. Candida albicans
D. Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Streptococcus mutans is associated with the development of dental caries.
A. Inhibiting or killing bacteria
B. Enhancing viral replication
C. Promoting fungal growth
D. Facilitating protozoan infections
Antibiotics are substances that inhibit or kill bacteria, providing a treatment for bacterial infections.
A. Syphilis
B. HIV/AIDS
C. Hepatitis B
D. Malaria
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum.
A. Locomotion
B. Nutrient absorption
C. DNA replication
D. Antibiotic production
The flagellum in bacteria is primarily responsible for locomotion.
A. Nitrosomonas
B. Saccharomyces cerevisiae (brewer's yeast)
C. Staphylococcus aureus
D. Plasmodium falciparum (malaria parasite)
Nitrosomonas is involved in the nitrogen cycle, specifically in nitrification.
A. Visualizing microorganisms at the cellular level
B. Measuring microbial metabolism
C. Amplifying DNA fragments
D. Identifying antibiotic resistance
Electron microscopes are used to visualize microorganisms at the cellular and subcellular levels.
A. Penicillium
B. Streptococcus mutans
C. Escherichia coli (E. coli)
D. Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Penicillin is produced by the fungus Penicillium.
A. Defending against pathogens
B. Producing digestive enzymes
C. Synthesizing hormones
D. Facilitating blood circulation
The immune system defends the body against pathogens, including microorganisms.
A. Adenovirus
B. Streptococcus pyogenes
C. Escherichia coli (E. coli)
D. Saccharomyces cerevisiae (brewer's yeast)
Adenovirus is a viral vector commonly used in genetic engineering.
A. Destruction of the host cell to release new virions
B. Integration of viral DNA into the host genome
C. Formation of viral capsids
D. Production of viral enzymes
The lytic cycle involves the destruction of the host cell to release new virions.
A. Saccharomyces cerevisiae (brewer's yeast)
B. Lactobacillus
C. Streptococcus pyogenes
D. Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Saccharomyces cerevisiae is used in the production of beer through fermentation.
A. Defense against viral infections
B. Nutrient absorption
C. Antibiotic production
D. Cell division regulation
The CRISPR-Cas system is a defense mechanism used by bacteria against viral infections.
A. Escherichia coli (E. coli)
B. Saccharomyces cerevisiae (brewer's yeast)
C. Streptococcus pyogenes
D. Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Escherichia coli is commonly used to produce insulin through genetic engineering.
A. Provides structural support
B. Facilitates nutrient absorption
C. Enables motility
D. Protects against phagocytosis
The Gram-positive bacterial cell wall provides structural support to the bacterial cell.
A. Clostridium butyricum
B. Bacillus subtilis
C. Streptococcus pneumoniae
D. Candida albicans
Clostridium butyricum is involved in the production of butyric acid.
A. Viruses that infect bacteria
B. Bacteria that infect viruses
C. Fungi that infect bacteria
D. Protozoa that infect bacteria
Bacteriophages are viruses that specifically infect bacteria.
A. Denitrification
B. Nitrogen fixation
C. Nitrification
D. Ammonification
Denitrification is the process by which nitrite is converted to nitrogen gas in the nitrogen cycle.
A. Protection from immune defenses
B. Nutrient absorption
C. Facilitates cell division
D. Enhances cellular respiration
Capsules in bacterial cells provide protection from immune defenses by preventing phagocytosis.
A. Acetobacter
B. Lactobacillus
C. Clostridium acetobutylicum
D. Escherichia coli (E. coli)
Acetobacter is used in the production of vinegar through fermentation.
A. Facilitates bacterial conjugation
B. Nutrient absorption
C. Cellular respiration
D. Synthesis of enzymes
Pili (plural: pilus) in bacterial cells facilitate bacterial conjugation, allowing the transfer of genetic material.
A. Citrobacter freundii
B. Saccharomyces cerevisiae (brewer's yeast)
C. Aspergillus niger
D. Escherichia coli (E. coli)
Citric acid is produced in the tricarboxylic acid (TCA) cycle, and Aspergillus niger is used in its production.
A. Protein synthesis
B. Lipid synthesis
C. DNA replication
D. Cell wall formation
Ribosomes in microbial cells are responsible for protein synthesis during translation.
A. Streptomyces griseus
B. Bacillus anthracis
C. Pseudomonas aeruginosa
D. Escherichia coli (E. coli)
Streptomyces griseus is involved in the production of antibiotics like streptomycin.
A. Breakdown of pollutants and contaminants
B. Production of toxins
C. Disruption of ecosystems
D. Inhibition of plant growth
Microorganisms play a key role in bioremediation by breaking down pollutants and contaminants.
A. Staphylococcus aureus
B. Escherichia coli (E. coli)
C. Streptococcus pyogenes
D. Bacillus subtilis
Staphylococcus aureus produces penicillinase, an enzyme that degrades penicillin.
A. Synthesis of proteins and lipids
B. ATP synthesis
C. DNA replication
D. Cell wall formation
The endoplasmic reticulum in eukaryotic microbial cells is involved in the synthesis of proteins and lipids.
A. Nitrification
B. Nitrogen fixation
C. Denitrification
D. Ammonification
Nitrification is the process by which ammonia is converted to nitrite in the nitrogen cycle.
A. Houses enzymes for nutrient processing
B. Facilitates motility
C. Protects against desiccation
D. Synthesizes cellular ATP
The periplasmic space in bacterial cells houses enzymes for nutrient processing.
A. Streptococcus mutans
B. Escherichia coli (E. coli)
C. Candida albicans
D. Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Streptococcus mutans is associated with the formation of biofilms in dental plaque.
A. Decomposition of organic matter
B. Nitrogen fixation
C. Denitrification
D. Photosynthesis
Microorganisms play a crucial role in the carbon cycle by decomposing organic matter.
A. Streptomyces aureofaciens
B. Bacillus anthracis
C. Pseudomonas aeruginosa
D. Escherichia coli (E. coli)
Streptomyces aureofaciens is involved in the production of antibiotics like tetracycline.
A. Cellular respiration
B. DNA replication
C. Protein synthesis
D. Cell division regulation
The mesosome in bacterial cells is involved in DNA replication and cellular respiration.
A. Acetobacter aceti
B. Saccharomyces cerevisiae (brewer's yeast)
C. Aspergillus niger
D. Escherichia coli (E. coli)
Citric acid is produced in the citric acid cycle, and Aspergillus niger is used in its production.
A. Conversion of nitrogen between different forms
B. Photosynthesis
C. Cellular respiration
D. Synthesis of amino acids
Microorganisms play a vital role in converting nitrogen between different forms in the nitrogen cycle.
A. Denitrification
B. Nitrogen fixation
C. Nitrification
D. Ammonification
Denitrification is the process by which nitrate is converted to nitrogen gas in the nitrogen cycle.
A. Selective permeability
B. Nutrient absorption
C. Protection from desiccation
D. Synthesis of cellular ATP
The cytoplasmic membrane in bacterial cells provides selective permeability.
A. Lactobacillus
B. Saccharomyces cerevisiae (brewer's yeast)
C. Clostridium butyricum
D. Escherichia coli (E. coli)
Lactobacillus is involved in the production of lactic acid through fermentation.
A. Conversion of sulfur between different forms
B. Nitrogen fixation
C. Photosynthesis
D. Cellular respiration
Microorganisms play a crucial role in converting sulfur between different forms in the sulfur cycle.
A. Saccharopolyspora erythraea
B. Bacillus anthracis
C. Pseudomonas aeruginosa
D. Escherichia coli (E. coli)
Saccharopolyspora erythraea is involved in the production of antibiotics like erythromycin.
A. Cellular support and transport
B. Synthesis of proteins
C. DNA replication
D. Cell wall formation
Microtubules in eukaryotic microbial cells provide cellular support and are involved in intracellular transport.
A. Ammonification
B. Nitrogen fixation
C. Nitrification
D. Denitrification
Ammonification is the process by which organic nitrogen compounds are converted to ammonia in the nitrogen cycle.
A. Protection and adherence
B. Nutrient absorption
C. Facilitates cellular respiration
D. Synthesis of cellular ATP
The glycocalyx in bacterial cells provides protection and adherence, aiding in biofilm formation.
A. Streptomyces venezuelae
B. Bacillus anthracis
C. Pseudomonas aeruginosa
D. Escherichia coli (E. coli)
Streptomyces venezuelae is involved in the production of antibiotics like chloramphenicol.
A. Recycling of phosphorus in ecosystems
B. Nitrogen fixation
C. Photosynthesis
D. Cellular respiration
Microorganisms play a key role in recycling phosphorus in ecosystems through the phosphorus cycle.
A. Saccharomyces cerevisiae (brewer's yeast)
B. Lactobacillus
C. Streptococcus pyogenes
D. Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Saccharomyces cerevisiae is used in the production of beer through fermentation.
A. Cellular uptake of substances
B. Synthesis of proteins
C. DNA replication
D. Cell wall formation
Endocytosis in eukaryotic microbial cells is the cellular uptake of substances from the external environment.
A. Carries extra-chromosomal genes
B. Synthesizes cellular ATP
C. Initiates DNA replication
D. Facilitates protein synthesis
Plasmids in bacterial cells carry extra-chromosomal genes and can confer additional traits.
A. Cephalosporium spp.
B. Bacillus anthracis
C. Pseudomonas aeruginosa
D. Escherichia coli (E. coli)
Cephalosporium spp. is involved in the production of antibiotics like cephalosporins.
A. Oxygen production through photosynthesis
B. Nitrogen fixation
C. Denitrification
D. Cellular respiration
Microorganisms contribute to the oxygen cycle through processes like photosynthesis.
A. Nitrification
B. Nitrogen fixation
C. Denitrification
D. Ammonification
Nitrification is the process by which ammonia is converted to nitrate in the nitrogen cycle.
A. Amycolatopsis orientalis
B. Bacillus anthracis
C. Pseudomonas aeruginosa
D. Escherichia coli (E. coli)
Amycolatopsis orientalis is involved in the production of antibiotics like vancomycin.
A. Breakdown of fatty acids and detoxification
B. Synthesis of proteins
C. DNA replication
D. Cell wall formation
Peroxisomes in eukaryotic microbial cells are involved in the breakdown of fatty acids and detoxification.
A. Amycolatopsis rifamycinica
B. Bacillus anthracis
C. Pseudomonas aeruginosa
D. Escherichia coli (E. coli)
Amycolatopsis rifamycinica is involved in the production of antibiotics like rifampin.
A. Conversion of sulfur between different forms
B. Nitrogen fixation
C. Photosynthesis
D. Cellular respiration
Microorganisms play a crucial role in converting sulfur between different forms in the sulfur cycle.
A. Streptomyces fradiae
B. Bacillus anthracis
C. Pseudomonas aeruginosa
D. Escherichia coli (E. coli)
Streptomyces fradiae is involved in the production of antibiotics like neomycin.
A. Cellular uptake of substances
B. Synthesis of proteins
C. DNA replication
D. Cell wall formation
Endocytosis in eukaryotic microbial cells is the cellular uptake of substances from the external environment.
A. Ammonification
B. Nitrogen fixation
C. Nitrification
D. Denitrification
Ammonification is the process by which organic nitrogen compounds are converted to ammonia in the nitrogen cycle.
A. Recycling of phosphorus in ecosystems
B. Nitrogen fixation
C. Photosynthesis
D. Cellular respiration
Microorganisms play a key role in recycling phosphorus in ecosystems through the phosphorus cycle.
A. Streptococcus spp.
B. Bacillus anthracis
C. Pseudomonas aeruginosa
D. Escherichia coli (E. coli)
Streptococcus spp. is involved in the production of antibiotics like streptokinase.
A. Decomposition of organic matter
B. Nitrogen fixation
C. Denitrification
D. Photosynthesis
Microorganisms play a crucial role in the carbon cycle by decomposing organic matter.
A. Micromonospora purpurea
B. Bacillus anthracis
C. Pseudomonas aeruginosa
D. Escherichia coli (E. coli)
Micromonospora purpurea is involved in the production of antibiotics like gentamicin.
A. Synthesis of ribosomal RNA
B. Synthesis of proteins
C. DNA replication
D. Cell wall formation
The nucleolus in eukaryotic microbial cells is involved in the synthesis of ribosomal RNA.
A. Denitrification
B. Nitrogen fixation
C. Nitrification
D. Ammonification
Denitrification is the process by which nitrate is converted to nitrogen gas in the nitrogen cycle.
A. Cellular support and transport
B. Synthesis of proteins
C. DNA replication
D. Cell wall formation
Microtubules in eukaryotic microbial cells provide cellular support and are involved in intracellular transport.
A. Streptomyces nodosus
B. Bacillus anthracis
C. Pseudomonas aeruginosa
D. Escherichia coli (E. coli)
Streptomyces nodosus is involved in the production of antibiotics like amphotericin B.
A. Cellular structure and movement
B. Synthesis of proteins
C. DNA replication
D. Cell wall formation
Microfilaments in eukaryotic microbial cells provide cellular structure and are involved in cellular movement.
A. Nitrification
B. Nitrogen fixation
C. Ammonification
D. Denitrification
Nitrification is the process by which organic nitrogen compounds are converted to nitrate in the nitrogen cycle.
A. Conversion of sulfur between different forms
B. Nitrogen fixation
C. Photosynthesis
D. Cellular respiration
Microorganisms play a crucial role in converting sulfur between different forms in the sulfur cycle.
A. Saccharopolyspora erythraea
B. Bacillus anthracis
C. Pseudomonas aeruginosa
D. Escherichia coli (E. coli)
Saccharopolyspora erythraea is involved in the production of antibiotics like erythromycin.
A. Protection from immune defenses
B. Nutrient absorption
C. Facilitates cell division
D. Enhances cellular respiration
Capsules in bacterial cells provide protection from immune defenses by preventing phagocytosis.
A. Streptomyces venezuelae
B. Bacillus anthracis
C. Pseudomonas aeruginosa
D. Escherichia coli (E. coli)
Streptomyces venezuelae is involved in the production of antibiotics like chloramphenicol.
A. Contains the bacterial chromosome
B. Synthesizes cellular ATP
C. Initiates DNA replication
D. Facilitates protein synthesis
The nucleoid in bacterial cells contains the bacterial chromosome and is involved in DNA replication and gene expression.
A. Streptomyces griseus
B. Bacillus anthracis
C. Pseudomonas aeruginosa
D. Escherichia coli (E. coli)
Streptomyces griseus is involved in the production of antibiotics like streptomycin.
A. Conversion of nitrogen between different forms
B. Photosynthesis
C. Cellular respiration
D. Synthesis of amino acids
Microorganisms play a vital role in converting nitrogen between different forms in the nitrogen cycle.
A. Nitrogen fixation
B. Nitrification
C. Denitrification
D. Ammonification
Nitrogen fixation is the process by which atmospheric nitrogen is converted into ammonia by nitrogen-fixing bacteria.
A. Protection and adherence
B. Nutrient absorption
C. Facilitates cellular respiration
D. Synthesis of cellular ATP
The glycocalyx in bacterial cells provides protection and adherence, aiding in biofilm formation.
A. Streptomyces aureofaciens
B. Bacillus anthracis
C. Pseudomonas aeruginosa
D. Escherichia coli (E. coli)
Streptomyces aureofaciens is involved in the production of antibiotics like tetracycline.
A. Cellular respiration
B. DNA replication
C. Protein synthesis
D. Cell division regulation
The mesosome in bacterial cells is involved in DNA replication and cellular respiration.
A. Acetobacter aceti
B. Saccharomyces cerevisiae (brewer's yeast)
C. Aspergillus niger
D. Escherichia coli (E. coli)
Citric acid is produced in the citric acid cycle, and Aspergillus niger is used in its production.
A. Cellular uptake of substances
B. Synthesis of proteins
C. DNA replication
D. Cell wall formation
Endocytosis in eukaryotic microbial cells is the cellular uptake of substances from the external environment.
A. Protein modification and packaging
B. Synthesis of lipids
C. DNA replication
D. Cell wall formation
The Golgi apparatus in eukaryotic microbial cells is responsible for protein modification and packaging.
A. Penicillium
B. Streptococcus pyogenes
C. Escherichia coli (E. coli)
D. Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Penicillin is produced by the fungus Penicillium.
A. Conversion of sulfur between different forms
B. Nitrogen fixation
C. Photosynthesis
D. Cellular respiration
Microorganisms play a crucial role in converting sulfur between different forms in the sulfur cycle.
A. Denitrification
B. Nitrogen fixation
C. Nitrification
D. Ammonification
Denitrification is the process by which nitrate is converted to nitrogen gas in the nitrogen cycle.
A. Streptomyces griseus
B. Bacillus anthracis
C. Pseudomonas aeruginosa
D. Escherichia coli (E. coli)
Streptomyces griseus is involved in the production of antibiotics like streptomycin.
A. Houses enzymes for nutrient processing
B. Facilitates motility
C. Protects against desiccation
D. Synthesizes cellular ATP
The periplasmic space in bacterial cells houses enzymes for nutrient processing.
A. Aspergillus niger
B. Saccharomyces cerevisiae (brewer's yeast)
C. Escherichia coli (E. coli)
D. Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Aspergillus niger is used in the production of citric acid.
A. Contains the bacterial chromosome
B. Synthesizes cellular ATP
C. Initiates DNA replication
D. Facilitates protein synthesis
The nucleoid in bacterial cells contains the bacterial chromosome and is involved in DNA replication and gene expression.
A. Nitrogen fixation
B. Nitrification
C. Denitrification
D. Ammonification
Nitrogen fixation is the process by which atmospheric nitrogen is converted into ammonia by nitrogen-fixing bacteria.
A. Streptococcus spp.
B. Bacillus anthracis
C. Pseudomonas aeruginosa
D. Escherichia coli (E. coli)
Streptococcus spp. is involved in the production of antibiotics like streptokinase.
A. Recycling of phosphorus in ecosystems
B. Nitrogen fixation
C. Photosynthesis
D. Cellular respiration
Microorganisms play a key role in recycling phosphorus in ecosystems through the phosphorus cycle.
A. Streptomyces venezuelae
B. Bacillus anthracis
C. Pseudomonas aeruginosa
D. Escherichia coli (E. coli)
Streptomyces venezuelae is involved in the production of antibiotics like chloramphenicol.
A. Cellular respiration
B. DNA replication
C. Protein synthesis
D. Cell division regulation
The mesosome in bacterial cells is involved in DNA replication and cellular respiration.
A. Nitrification
B. Nitrogen fixation
C. Ammonification
D. Denitrification
Nitrification is the process by which organic nitrogen compounds are converted to nitrate in the nitrogen cycle.
A. Conversion of sulfur between different forms
B. Nitrogen fixation
C. Photosynthesis
D. Cellular respiration
Microorganisms play a crucial role in converting sulfur between different forms in the sulfur cycle.
A. Saccharopolyspora erythraea
B. Bacillus anthracis
C. Pseudomonas aeruginosa
D. Escherichia coli (E. coli)
Saccharopolyspora erythraea is involved in the production of antibiotics like erythromycin.
A. Synthesis of ribosomal RNA
B. Synthesis of proteins
C. DNA replication
D. Cell wall formation
The nucleolus in eukaryotic microbial cells is involved in the synthesis of ribosomal RNA.
A. Denitrification
B. Nitrogen fixation
C. Nitrification
D. Ammonification
Denitrification is the process by which nitrate is converted to nitrogen gas in the nitrogen cycle.
A. Cellular support and transport
B. Synthesis of proteins
C. DNA replication
D. Cell wall formation
Microtubules in eukaryotic microbial cells provide cellular support and are involved in intracellular transport.
A. Streptomyces nodosus
B. Bacillus anthracis
C. Pseudomonas aeruginosa
D. Escherichia coli (E. coli)
Streptomyces nodosus is involved in the production of antibiotics like amphotericin B.
A. Cellular structure and movement
B. Synthesis of proteins
C. DNA replication
D. Cell wall formation
Microfilaments in eukaryotic microbial cells provide cellular structure and are involved in cellular movement.
A. Nitrification
B. Nitrogen fixation
C. Ammonification
D. Denitrification
Nitrification is the process by which organic nitrogen compounds are converted to nitrate in the nitrogen cycle.
A. Conversion of sulfur between different forms
B. Nitrogen fixation
C. Photosynthesis
D. Cellular respiration
Microorganisms play a crucial role in converting sulfur between different forms in the sulfur cycle.
A. Amycolatopsis orientalis
B. Bacillus anthracis
C. Pseudomonas aeruginosa
D. Escherichia coli (E. coli)
Amycolatopsis orientalis is involved in the production of antibiotics like vancomycin.
A. Cellular structure and movement
B. Synthesis of proteins
C. DNA replication
D. Cell wall formation
Microfilaments in eukaryotic microbial cells provide cellular structure and are involved in cellular movement.
A. Nitrogen fixation
B. Nitrification
C. Denitrification
D. Ammonification
Nitrogen fixation is the process by which atmospheric nitrogen is converted into ammonia by nitrogen-fixing bacteria.
A. Protection and adherence
B. Nutrient absorption
C. Facilitates cellular respiration
D. Synthesis of cellular ATP
The glycocalyx in bacterial cells provides protection and adherence, aiding in biofilm formation.
A. Streptomyces fradiae
B. Bacillus anthracis
C. Pseudomonas aeruginosa
D. Escherichia coli (E. coli)
Streptomyces fradiae is involved in the production of antibiotics like neomycin.
A. Contains the bacterial chromosome
B. Synthesizes cellular ATP
C. Initiates DNA replication
D. Facilitates protein synthesis
The nucleoid in bacterial cells contains the bacterial chromosome and is involved in DNA replication and gene expression.
A. Nitrogen fixation
B. Nitrification
C. Denitrification
D. Ammonification
Nitrogen fixation is the process by which atmospheric nitrogen is converted into ammonia by nitrogen-fixing bacteria.