What Feature of Mycobacteria Is Responsible for the Unusually Slow

question 72

Multiple Choice

What feature of mycobacteria is responsible for the unusually slow growth of these bacteria?

• A) Their low tolerance for oxygen retards their growth.
• B) They cannot fully metabolize carbohydrates and must rely on fermentation.
• C) They have limited numbers of ribosomes so protein production is slow.
• D) The mycolic acid in their cell walls requires signification metabolic investment.
• E) They lack a cell wall and are extremely fragile.

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Definitions:

Sperm Cells

Male gametes responsible for fertilizing the female ovum, initiating the development of a new organism.

Urethra

The tube leading from the bladder to the outside of the body, allowing urine to be expelled.

Sertoli Cells

Male reproductive cells that support, nourish, and regulate the sperm-producing cells.

Semen

A fluid containing spermatozoa and secretions from the male reproductive glands, involved in the fertilization process.