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Microbiology

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Set 3 Cell Structure And Function

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Question 1

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Which of the following is NOT a component of bacterial flagella?

A) flagellin
B) basal body
C) tubulin
D) filament
E) hook

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Question 2

(Multiple Choice)

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Which of the following statements concerning osmosis is FALSE?

A) Osmosis requires a selectively permeable membrane.
B) During osmosis, water crosses to the side of the membrane with a lower solute concentration.
C) Cells placed in hypotonic solutions will gain water.
D) Crenation results when blood cells are placed in a hypertonic solution.
E) Osmosis stops when the system reaches equilibrium.

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Question 3

(Multiple Choice)

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Endospores survive a variety of harsh conditions in part because of the presence of

A) mycolic acid.
B) lipopolysaccharide.
C) hopanoids.
D) dipicolinic acid.
E) glycoproteins.

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