question What is the primary function of the pilus in bacterial cells

What is the primary function of the nucleoid in bacterial cells?

A. Contains the bacterial chromosome
B. Synthesizes cellular ATP
C. Initiates DNA replication
D. Facilitates protein synthesis

What is the primary role of the glycocalyx in bacterial cells?

A. Protection and adherence
B. Nutrient absorption
C. Facilitates cellular respiration
D. Synthesis of cellular ATP

What is the primary function of microorganisms in the nitrogen cycle?

A. Conversion of nitrogen between different forms
B. Photosynthesis
C. Cellular respiration
D. Synthesis of amino acids

What is the primary function of the mesosome in bacterial cells?

A. Cellular respiration
B. DNA replication
C. Protein synthesis
D. Cell division regulation

What is the primary role of microorganisms in the sulfur cycle?

A. Conversion of sulfur between different forms
B. Nitrogen fixation
C. Photosynthesis
D. Cellular respiration

What is the primary function of the microtubules in eukaryotic microbial cells?

A. Cellular support and transport
B. Synthesis of proteins
C. DNA replication
D. Cell wall formation

Which microorganism is responsible for the production of lactic acid in fermentation?

A. Lactobacillus
B. Saccharomyces cerevisiae (brewer's yeast)
C. Clostridium butyricum
D. Escherichia coli (E. coli)

What is the primary function of the capsule in bacterial cells?

A. Protection from immune defenses
B. Nutrient absorption
C. Facilitates cell division
D. Enhances cellular respiration

Which process involves the conversion of nitrate to nitrogen gas in the nitrogen cycle?

A. Denitrification
B. Nitrogen fixation
C. Nitrification
D. Ammonification

What is the primary function of microorganisms in the nitrogen cycle?

A. Conversion of nitrogen between different forms
B. Photosynthesis
C. Cellular respiration
D. Synthesis of amino acids