Bacteria Structures Review Game

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What is the first step in the gram staining process?

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The first step in the gram staining process is applying crystal violet.

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What type of bacteria retains the crystal violet stain?

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Gram positive bacteria retain the crystal violet stain.

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What is the main component of the bacterial cell wall that holds the stain?

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Peptidoglycan is the main component of the bacterial cell wall that holds the stain.

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What type of bacteria does not retain the crystal violet stain and appears pink after gram staining?

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Gram negative bacteria do not retain the crystal violet stain and appear pink after gram staining.

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What structure protects some bacteria from immune cell attacks?

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The capsule is a strong layer outside of the cell wall that protects some bacterial cells from immune cell attacks.

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What is the purpose of gram staining in microbiology?

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The purpose of gram staining is to differentiate between gram positive and gram negative bacteria based on their cell wall composition.

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What color do gram positive bacteria appear after gram staining?

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Gram positive bacteria appear purple after gram staining.

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What color do gram negative bacteria appear after gram staining?

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Gram negative bacteria appear pink after gram staining.

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What is the role of the outer membrane in gram negative bacteria?

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The outer membrane in gram negative bacteria provides an additional barrier and can protect against certain antibiotics.

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What is the significance of peptidoglycan in bacterial cell walls?

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Peptidoglycan provides structural support and shape to bacterial cell walls.