The Division of a Bacterial Cell Occurs as The

question 27

Multiple Choice

The division of a bacterial cell occurs as the:

• A)cell wall develops cracks around the equator of the cell.
• B)chromosomes are pulled toward the ends of the cell.
• C)actin and microtubules constrict the cytoplasm.
• D)new membrane and cell wall materials begin to grow and form a septum.

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Definitions:

Autocrine

A mode of hormone action where a cell secretes a hormone or chemical messenger that binds to autocrine receptors on the same cell, leading to changes in the cell.

Conjugated

Compounds that are linked or coupled, especially in the context of organic chemistry or biochemistry, such as conjugated proteins.

Neurotransmitter

Chemical substances that transmit signals across a synapse from one neuron to another target neuron, muscle, or gland.

Half-Life

Time it takes for one-half of an administered substance to be lost through biological processes.