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Shapes of Bacteria Flashcards

1
Q

Which component of prokaryotic cells determines their shape ?

A

Cell wall

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2
Q

Another function of cell wall besides determining the shape of bacteria

A

Provides structural support & prevents from bursting & collapsing

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3
Q

Bacillus

A

rod

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4
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Vibrio

A

Comma

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5
Q

Spirillum

A

Spiral

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6
Q

Coccus

A

Sphere

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7
Q

True or false

All prokaryotic cells are fundamentally similar even when they have different shapes and functions

A

TRUE

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