Micro Chap 4 Homework

Tumbles occur when

Which type of bacterial cells would have only a single flagellum?

Peritrichous bacteria make a run when

What type of bacteria have flagella located at only one end of the cell?

What molecule is shared by both gram positive and gram negative organisms?

Amoxicillin is an antibiotic that inhibits the formation of peptide crosslinks, therefore it will most likely inhibit the growth of

Porins are present in _______________ bacteria, in these organisms, molecules entering the cell must pass through an extra layer of ________________.

What type of molecule would be blocked by a cell membrane?

Hydrophobic molecules would enter a cell

What is a hallmark of passive transport across a cell membrane?

A positively charged sodium ion

True or false: Cell walls of bacteria are responsible for the shape of the bacteria and the difference in the Gram stain reaction

which structure acts as an invisibility cloak and protects bacteria from being phagocytized?

In a gram positive cell, does the cell wall protect it in a hypertonic solution?