Ultrastructure of Prokaryotic Cell

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Ultrastructure of Prokaryotic Cell: Overview

This Topic covers sub-topics such as Prokaryotic Cell, Pili, Plasmids, Gram Positive Bacteria, Gram Negative Bacteria, Inclusion Bodies, Mesosomes, Chromatophores, Bacterial Glycocalyx and, Flagella of Bacteria

Important Questions on Ultrastructure of Prokaryotic Cell

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In prokaryotes, the genetic material is 

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The plasmids present in the bacterial cells are  –                                  

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Which one of the following organisms is not example of eukaryotic cells?

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The main difference in Gram (+ve) and Gram (-ve) bacteria resides in their:

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How many of the following is the membranous extensions into the cell of bacteria?

Mesosomes, Tubules, Lamellae, Vesicle, Chromatophores, Inclusions. 

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Consider the following statements about prokaryotic cells and state true (T) or false (F):

A. The organisation of the prokaryotic cell is fundamentally similar even though prokaryotes exhibit a wide variety of shapes and functions.

B. The size of a typical bacterial cell is 1-2 μm.

C. Prokaryotic cells have no chromosomes and therefore lack well-defined nucleus.

D. In bacterial cells, DNA is extensively looped and coiled the help of basic histone proteins.

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Which of the following are not inclusion bodies?

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In what form, the reserve material in prokaryotic cells are stored in cytoplasm?

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What are the small bristle-like structures or fibres sprouting out of the cell called?

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Which of the following is the elongated tubular structure made of special protein on the surface of bacterial cells?

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Which of the following surface structure of bacteria does not take part in motility?

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Of all the parts of flagellum, which one is the longest?

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Which of the following is not a part of bacterial flagellum?

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A thin, filamentous extension of cell wall required for a bacteria motility is called _____.

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In which organisms pigment cortaining chromatophores are found?

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Which of the following helps in respiration, secretion process and increases the surface area for enzymatic content?

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Which of the following is a functicn of mesosome?

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Which of the following is a form of mesosomes?