Which of the following is true about bacteria
A)All bacteria cells are smaller than 100 micrometers in diameter.
B)The cell wall controls the movement of small molecules into and out of the cell.
C)Gram negative bacteria become protoplasts when their cell wall is digested away.
D)Bacterial endospores are reproductive structures.

Question

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The average diameter of a bacterial cell ranges from 0.2 to 2 micrometers, making all bacteria cells smaller than 100 micrometers in diameter.

Answer: B
 The cell wall of bacteria is responsible for regulating the movement of molecules in and out of the cell.

Answer: C
 Gram-negative bacteria do not become protoplasts when their cell wall is digested away; rather, they become spheroplasts.

Answer: D
 Bacterial endospores are structures that are formed in response to unfavorable environmental conditions and are not reproductive structures.

Which of the Following Is True About Bacteria