Which structural component of a prokaryotic cell exhibits the highest resistance to lysozyme digestion?
Gram-positive cell wall
Gram-negative cell wall
Mycoplasma membrane
Bacterial capsule
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Read the following statements and select correct options for prokaryotic cells
I. They are generally smaller than eukaryotic cells
II. They multiply more rapidly than the eukaryotic cells
III. They are presented by bacteria, BGA mycoplasma and PPLO (Pleura Pneumonia Like Organism)
II and I
II and III
I and III
I, II and III
If a diploid cell with 46 chromosomes undergoes meiosis, how many chromosomes will EACH of the resulting daughter cells have?
46
23
92
11.5
Which bacterial structure is primarily composed of polysaccharides and/or polypeptides and contributes to its virulence by enabling attachment to host tissues?
Capsule
Slime layer
Glycocalyx (including capsule and slime layer)
Fimbriae
Correct sequence of layers of bacterial cell envelope is
Cell membrane glycocalyx cell wall
Glycocalyx cell wall cell membrane
Glycocalyx cell membrane cell wall
Cell wall glycocalyx cell membrane
Which enzyme is essential for unwinding the DNA double helix at the origin of replication in bacteria?
DNA polymerase
Ligase
Primase
Helicase
Naked DNA without histones is found in
Prokaryotes
Eukaryotes
Protozoa
Coelenterate
Which of the following statements are correct about prokaryotic cells?
I. DNA lies freely in the cytoplasm, not associated with any organelle
II. The amount of DNA do not change as there are no haploid and diploid stages
III. Transcription and translation occurs in the cytoplasm
IV. Protein synthesis occurs only in the cytoplasm
Correct option regarding the above statement is
I, II and III
I and II
Only I
I, II, III and IV
The four basic shapes of bacteria are
Amoeboid, elongated, biconcave and coccus
Elongated, bacillus, biconcave and amoeboid
Bacillus, coccus, vibrio and spirillum
Bacillus, amoeboid, elongated and coccus
Which of the following statement is correct about the cell wall of prokaryotic cell?
I. Cell wall, if present, possesses muramic acid
II. Cell wall, if presents, possesses acitic acid
III. Cell wall is always absent
The correct options is
I only
II only
III only
I and II
Inclusion bodies are primarily composed of:
Aggregated proteins
Lipids
Carbohydrates
Nucleic acids