Many species of bacteria possess a tight protective covering around the cell called
a) capsid
b) capsule
c) membrane
d) cell wall
Explanation: these bacteria are called capsulated bacteria
The capsule around the cell of many bacteria is made up of ………
a) polysaccharides
b) proteins
c) lipoproteins
d) both a and b
What is/are the function/s of capsule in bacteria?
a) it helps in metabolism
b) it prevents bacteria from dehydration
c) it helps in DNA replication
d) all of these
A capsule which is less tightly bound to the cell of bacteria is called…….
a) capsid
b) glycocalyx
c) membrane
d) cell wall
The cell wall of bacteria is made up of….
a) cellulose
b) chitin
c) peptidoglycan
d) all of these
Peptidoglycan is present in the cell wall of bacteria which is……..complex
a) carbohydrate-protein
b) protein-lipid
c) lipid-nucleic acid
d) carbohydrate-nucleic acid
Explanation: also called murein
