Biology Exploring Study Set 1

Figure 23-1 -In the diagram of a bacterial cell in Figure 23-1, which type of cell is represented?

Figure 23-1 -In the diagram of a bacterial cell in Figure 23-1, which numbers identify structures that are found in all prokaryotes?

Which type of cell contains a nuclear membrane?

Figure 23-1 -In the diagram of a bacterial cell in Figure 23-1, which number identifies the structure that carries out protein synthesis?

Suppose you perform a Gram stain of a mixed culture of Gram-positive and Gram-negative cells, and afterward you realize that you omitted the iodine step. What would you expect to see if you observed the slide under the microscope?

Figure 23-1 -In the diagram of a bacterial cell in Figure 23-1, which number identifies a structure that is composed of polysaccharides?

Which of these terms refers to prokaryotes that are cylindrical?

What is the composition of the genome of prokaryotes?

Where is DNA found in prokaryotes?

Figure 23-1 -In the diagram of a bacterial cell in Figure 23-1, which number identifies a structure that aids in attachment?

Over 6000 species of prokaryotes have been identified. What percentage of the total number of prokaryotic species on Earth does this represent?

Figure 23-1 -In the diagram of a bacterial cell in Figure 23-1, which number identifies the structure that carries supplemental genetic information?

What are the three domains of life?

Figure 23-1 -In the diagram of a bacterial cell in Figure 23-1, which number identifies the structure that facilitates movement?

Which organisms stain as either Gram-positive or Gram-negative?

Which of these statements best describes the type of bacteria found in your guts?

What is the correct sequence of the reagents in the Gram stain technique?

What is the major structural component of bacterial cell walls?

What is the function of bacteria found in human guts?

Which of the following contain cytoplasmic organelles?