Bacteria--Types & Characteristics

Front

What regulates what can enter and leave the cell?

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Plasma membrane

Front

What is the classification of bacteria that appear in clusters?

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Staphylococcus

Front

What is the protective outer layer of some bacteria called?

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Capsule

Front

What is a small, circular piece of DNA found in bacteria?

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Plasmid

Front

True or False: All bacteria are harmful.

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False

Front

What is the rigid structure that provides shape and protection to bacterial cells?

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Cell wall

Front

What is the jelly-like substance inside a bacterial cell?

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Cytoplasm

Front

What are the structures in bacteria that synthesize proteins?

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Ribosomes

Front

What type of bacteria are arranged in pairs?

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Diplococcus

Front

What type of bacteria are arranged in chains?

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Streptococcus