Cell Structure and Function

What is the function of the bacterial capsule in disease?

• Decreases virulence
• Promotes antibiotic resistance
• Aids in motility
• Increases virulence

What is the function of inclusion bodies in prokaryotic cells?

• DNA replication
• Energy production
• Protein synthesis
• Storage of reserve materials

Which structure helps bacteria evade the host immune system?

• Cell wall
• Glycocalyx
• Capsule
• Plasma membrane

What surrounds the plasma membrane in most prokaryotic cells?

• Capsule
• Slime layer
• Cell wall
• Plasma membrane

Which type of DNA gives bacteria resistance to antibiotics?

• Chromosomal DNA
• Mitochondrial DNA
• Linear DNA
• Plasmid DNA