Module 2 - Bacterial Structure

Question 1

is viscous (sticky), gelatinous
polymer external to the cell wall, composed of polysaccharide , polypeptide or both

Answer 1

Bacterial glycocalyx

Question 2

if the substance is organized and firmly attached to the cell wall

Answer 2

Capsule

Question 3

if the substance is unorganized and only loosely attached to the cell wall, the glycocalyx

Answer 3

Slime Layer

Question 4

are important in contributing to bacterial virulence; Often protect pathogenic bacteria from phagocytosis by the cells of the host

Answer 4

Capsule

Question 5

Important component of Biofilms

Answer 5

Glycocalyx

Question 6

a glycocalyx that helps cells in a biofilm attach to their target environment and to each other; Protects cells within it and facilitates communication

Answer 6

Extracellular polymeric substance (EPS)

Question 7

causes cholera which attaches to the cells of small intestine

Question 7

attaches to the surface of the teeth causes dental problems

Answer 7

Streptococcus mutans

Question 8

Prevent the bacterial cells from rupturing; Point of anchorage for flagella

Answer 8

Cell Wall

Question 9

Cell wall is composed of?

Answer 9

peptidoglycan