Define the Following Microbiology Terms Flashcards

How Well Do You Know About Microbiology Terms? Answer these quiz-based flashcards based on the Microbiology Terms and check your knowledge. This flashcard is simple and easy to use and is more fun-oriented.   

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Question 1
What is (a.) pointing to on the bacteria?
It is pointing to the plasma membrane.
Question 2
What is (b.) pointing to on the bacteria?
It is pointing to the flagellum.
Question 3
What is (c.) pointing to on the bacteria?
It is pointing to the capsule.
Question 4
What is (d.) pointing to on the bacteria?
It is pointing to the DNA.
Question 5
What is (e.) pointing to on the bacteria?
It is pointing to the Cytoplasm.
Question 6
What is (f.) pointing to on the bacteria?
It is pointing to the Cell Wall.
Question 7
What is (g.) pointing to on the bacteria?
It is pointing to the Fimbria.
Question 8
What is (h.) pointing to on the bacteria?
It is pointing to the Ribosome.
What is the purpose of the plasma membrane?
The plasma membrane regulates what the bacterium takes in.
What is the purpose of the flagellum?
The flagellum is used to move the bacterium around.
What is the purpose of the capsule?
The capsule is used to protect the bacterium and allow it to cling to sufaces through its sticky cover.
What is the purpose of the DNA?
The DNA holds information about how the bacterium functions.
What is the purpose of the Cytoplasm?
The cytoplasm supports the DNA and ribosomes.
What is the purpose of the Cell Wall?
The cell wall holds the bacterium together.
What is the purpose of the Fimbria?
The fimbria is used to grasp things. When used to exchange DNA with other bacteria, it is called sex pili.