Which unique feature of prokaryotic DNA replication allows for rapid cell division?
Presence of introns
Single origin of replication
Linear chromosomes
Multiple replication forks
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The presence of hopanoids in some prokaryotic plasma membranes primarily contributes to:
Protein synthesis
Nutrient transport
Membrane stability
Photosynthesis
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
Which of these structures is found in some prokaryotes but NOT in all?
Ribosomes
Cell wall
Plasma membrane
Plasmids
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of inclusion bodies?
Dense, particulate structures
Composed primarily of protein
Membrane-bound
Often found in diseased or stressed cells
The formation of biofilms by bacteria is facilitated by the sticky nature of their:
Cell membrane
Nucleoid
Glycocalyx
Mesosomes
Which one is the correct statement about the bacterial cell envelope?
The outermost cell wall is followed by glycocalyx and then the plasma membrane
Cell envelope is chemically very simple and consists of only plasma membrane
The outermost glycocalyx is followed by cell wall and plasma membrane
The outermost glycocalyx is followed by plasma membrane and then the cell wall
The formation of inclusion bodies is often associated with:
High expression rates of recombinant proteins
Low temperatures during protein synthesis
Abundant chaperone proteins in the cell
Slow protein synthesis rates
Which unique feature of prokaryotic DNA replication allows for rapid cell division?
Presence of introns
Single origin of replication
Linear chromosomes
Multiple replication forks
Which of the following pair is mismatched?
Capsule – Thick and tough glycocalyx
Slime layer – Loose glycocalyx
Pilli – Motility organ
Bacterial cells – Motile or non-motile
In prokaryotes, respiratory enzymes are associated with the:
Ribosomes
Nucleoid
Plasma membrane
Cell wall
