What Structure(s)can Allow a Bacterium to Persist,often Over Extended Periods

question 8

Multiple Choice

What structure(s) can allow a bacterium to persist,often over extended periods of time,in extreme environments such as those lacking in nutrients,dehydrating,and freezing,or in very hot temperatures?

• A)nucleoids
• B)capsules or endospores
• C)plasmids
• D)peptidoglycan
• E)fimbriae

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Definitions:

Small-Intestine

The part of the gastrointestinal tract between the stomach and large intestine that digests and absorbs nutrients from food.

Urostomy

A surgical procedure creating an opening in the abdominal wall for urine to pass directly from the kidneys, bypassing the bladder.

Mucus

A thick, slippery substance produced by mucous membranes and glands to moisten and protect certain parts of the body, such as the respiratory tract.

Effluent

Wastewater or sewage that is discharged into the environment, typically from a treatment plant, septic system, or industrial process.