The diversity of microorganisms in culture collections is representative of the diversity of microorganisms found in nature
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Answer: FALSE
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(a) gametes: (b) gonads: (c) gametogenesis:
Two functions of bacterial appendages are ________ and ________.
A. antibiotic resistance; motility B. attachment; energy production C. motility; energy production D. attachment; motility
Frances Redi disproved spontaneous generation by designing a controlled experiment where he placed raw meat in six (6) jars. He covered three jars with a fine net and left three jars open. After a short period, maggots appeared in the open jars while the covered jars had no maggots. In your opinion, what additional controls and measurements could Frances Redi have done to prove that rotting of raw meat is caused by live bacteria?
What will be an ideal response?
Which of these substances are most important in the establishment of biofilms?
A) hemolysins B) invasins C) adhesins D) exotoxins E) siderophores