Which is an Example of an "Inclusion Body" Found in a Bacterial

Question

Which is an example of an "inclusion body" found in a bacterial cell?
A)the nucleus
B)the mitochondria
C)a topoisomerase
D)the cell membrane
E)polyhydroxybutyrate

Accepted Answer

Polyhydroxybutyrate is an example of an inclusion body found in bacterial cells. Inclusion bodies are storage granules of organic and inorganic substances that are used by bacteria for energy or as a reserve of nutrients. Polyhydroxybutyrate is a common inclusion body that contains a biopolyester and is used by bacteria as a carbon and energy storage molecule.