26. Prokaryotes

Which part of a bacterial cell is primarily identified through Gram staining?

Which of the following is not one of the most common prokaryotic cell shapes?

Why is it important to understand the structure of a bacterial cell when developing an antibiotic?

A gram-negative cell wall consists of __________.

What is the primary structural difference between Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria?

Which of the following are structures that can be found in prokaryotic cells?

Which prokaryotic feature is known for its complex structure?

Peptidoglycan is a molecule that is found where in a bacterial cell?

Which of the following is a characteristic of the glycocalyx found in bacteria?

Which of the following is a component of the cell wall of mycobacteria?

Gram-negative bacteria have __________ peptidoglycan than gram-positive cells, and their cell walls are __________ complex structurally.

Bacteria that __________ tend to have abundant internal membranes.

Bacterial flagella have a very complex structure composed of 42 distinct proteins. What is the most likely explanation for the evolution of these complex structures?

The bacteria that cause tetanus can be killed only by prolonged heating at temperatures considerably above boiling. This suggests that these bacteria __________.