7. Prokaryotic Cell Structures & Functions

A periplasmic flagellum found in some spirochete bacteria is a(n) ______ filament.

What is the primary function of the sigma subunit in bacterial RNA polymerase?

Which of the following statements accurately describes bacterial cell walls?

How does the bacterial cell wall protect prokaryotic cells when placed in a hypotonic solution?

Which of the following can trigger a bacteriophage to enter the lytic cycle in bacteria?

Which of the following drugs specifically targets bacterial cell walls that contain mycolic acid?

Following an endospore stain, how can endospores be distinguished from vegetative cells under the microscope?

Which of the following best describes the primary structural component of the bacterial cell wall in Gram-positive bacteria?

In the figure, which diagram of a bacterial cell wall contains teichoic acids?

Which of the following may be a component of bacterial cell walls?

Peptidoglycan is a unique macromolecule found in which part of bacterial cells?

Visible, clear, well-defined patches in a monolayer of virus-infected cells in a culture are called:

Which structures do bacteriophages use to attach to host cell receptors?

Which of the following components is found in the cell wall of Gram-positive bacteria but not in Gram-negative bacteria?

Which structure of a bacterial cell primarily helps it adhere to surfaces?