Multiple choice

Which of the following statements are false regarding bacteria?

P. The cytoplasm of a bacterium is supported by microtubules. Q. Bacterial glycocalyx is located inside the cell wall. R. A gram-positive bacterium is stained purple by the gram stain. S. Fimbriae help bacteria to get attached to the other structures.

  1. P and Q

  2. P and R

  3. Q and R

  4. Q and S

  5. R and S
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Explanation

Correct answer. Both are false statements. The cytoplasm of a bacterium has no internal support structure. Bacterial glycocalyx is a sticky, gelatinous polymer that is external to the cell wall and is composed of polysaccharide, polypeptide or both.

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