Question 1

Which of the following statements best describes the difference between Bacteria and Archaea?

Accepted Answer

Bacteria and Archaea are classified into separate domains due to differences in their cell wall composition and genetic sequences.

Question 2

Which of the following prokaryotic cell shapes is correctly matched with its description?

Accepted Answer

Spirochetes: spiral-shaped with flexible bodies

Question 3

A microbiologist observes a cluster of spherical bacteria under the microscope. Which arrangement and shape best describes these cells?

Accepted Answer

Staphylococcus

Question 4

Which of the following is a reason why understanding prokaryotic cell shapes and arrangements is important in microbiology?

Accepted Answer

It aids in the identification of pathogens.

Question 5

Which process do most bacteria use to reproduce, and what is the main outcome of this process?

Accepted Answer

Binary fission; two genetically identical daughter cells are produced.

Question 6

A bacterium is described as pleomorphic. What does this mean?

Accepted Answer

It can take on different shapes, enhancing its survival and transmission.

Question 7

Which of the following best describes the function of the plasma membrane in prokaryotic cells?

Accepted Answer

It acts as a selective barrier, controlling the movement of substances in and out of the cell.

Question 8

Which component of the plasma membrane is responsible for its selective permeability?

Accepted Answer

Phospholipid bilayer

Question 9

A scientist is studying the movement of small, noncharged molecules across a prokaryotic plasma membrane. Which process is most likely responsible for their movement?

Accepted Answer

Simple diffusion

Question 10

Which of the following statements about membrane proteins in prokaryotic cells is correct?

Accepted Answer

Membrane proteins can function as transporters, anchors, receptors, and enzymes.

Question 11

The fluid mosaic model describes the plasma membrane as:

Accepted Answer

A dynamic structure with various macromolecules moving laterally.

Question 12

Which equation best represents the diffusion of a solute across a membrane, assuming passive transport?

Accepted Answer

$J = -D \frac{dC}{dx}$

Question 13

A patient is infected with a bacterium that appears as comma-shaped cells under the microscope. Which type of bacteria is most likely responsible?

Accepted Answer

Vibrio

Question 14

Which of the following best explains why ions and large polar substances require protein transporters to cross the plasma membrane?

Accepted Answer

The hydrophobic core of the phospholipid bilayer prevents their passage.

Question 15

Which of the following arrangements describes bacteria that form chains of rod-shaped cells?

Accepted Answer

Streptobacillus

Question 16

A researcher discovers a new prokaryote with a star-shaped morphology. Which term best describes this cell shape?

Accepted Answer

Stella

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a function of membrane proteins in prokaryotic cells?

Accepted Answer

DNA replication

Question 18

A bacterium is observed to have a helical shape and moves in a corkscrew motion. Which type of bacteria is this?

Accepted Answer

Spirochete

Question 19

Which of the following best describes the arrangement of Streptococcus bacteria?

Accepted Answer

Chains of spherical cells

Question 20

Which of the following is a real-world application of understanding prokaryotic cell morphology in clinical microbiology?

Accepted Answer

Identifying the causative agent of an infection by observing cell shape and arrangement under a microscope.

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