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Microbiology Basics: Prokaryotes and Bacteria

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  • Which two medically important genera can form endospores?

    Bacillus and Clostridium are the two medically important genera that can form endospores.

  • What size ribosomes do prokaryotes have?

    Prokaryotes have 70S ribosomes.

  • Do prokaryotes reproduce by meiosis?

    No, prokaryotes do not reproduce by meiosis.

  • How do prokaryotes usually reproduce?

    Prokaryotes usually reproduce by binary fission.

  • Where can prokaryotes store nutrients?

    Prokaryotes store nutrients in inclusion bodies.

  • Is the bacterial cell wall located inside or outside the plasma membrane?

    The bacterial cell wall is located outside the plasma membrane.

  • What cellular structure makes proteins?

    Ribosomes make proteins.

  • What are fimbriae mainly used for?

    Fimbriae are mainly used for attachment.

  • Are fimbriae mainly used for motility?

    No, fimbriae are not mainly used for motility.