Which of the statements below about glycocalyces isINCORRECT?
Glycocalyces are not present inorganisms that have cell walls.
Glycocalyces play a role inthe ability of bacteria to cause disease.
Glycocalyces help microbesattach to surfaces.
Glycocalyces are composed ofpolysaccharides and/or polypeptides.
Glycocalyces are involved inthe formation of biofilms.
Which of the statements below about glycocalyces isINCORRECT?
Glycocalyces are not present inorganisms that have cell walls.
Glycocalyces play a role inthe ability of bacteria to cause disease.
Glycocalyces help microbesattach to surfaces.
Glycocalyces are composed ofpolysaccharides and/or polypeptides.
Glycocalyces are involved inthe formation of biofilms.
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1. Many bacteria exist in biofilms in nature. Based on the information in the passage and in the chapter, is it possible to create a pure culture of a species that normally exists in biofilms?
Select the best answer.
| A) Yes, because many species can have planktonic growth or live within a biofilm, and a biofilm can contain a single species. | |||||
| B) Yes, because bacteria are most commonly found in sessile forms and a biofilm contains sessile bacteria. | |||||
| C) No, because a pure culture by definition must grow in medium and would not be able to form a biofilm. | |||||
| D) No, because biofilms always contain many species of bacteria and a pure culture does not. 2. The introductory passage described a consortium consisting of ANME and a sulfur oxidizing bacteria. Which of the following would be important considerations in choosing the best technique to determine the number of living cells in a culture of the consortium? Select the best answer.
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