Which Statement About Bacterial Cell Walls Is False

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which statement about bacterial cell walls is False?

• A)Bacterial cell walls differ in molecular composition from plant cell walls.
• B)Cell walls prevent cells from bursting in hypotonic environments.
• C)Cell walls prevent cells from dying in hypertonic conditions.
• D)Bacterial cell walls are similar in function to the cell walls of many protists, fungi, and plants.
• E)Cell walls provide the cell with a degree of physical protection from the environment.

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Definitions:

Field Experiment

A research study conducted in a real-world setting, outside of the laboratory, to observe and measure natural behaviors.

Quasi-experiment

A research design that lacks the full control of a true experimental setup, often missing random assignment, used to estimate the causal impact of an intervention or treatment.

Meta-analysis

A statistical technique for synthesizing the results of various studies on a particular topic to draw more general conclusions.

Factorial Design

A statistical method in experiments involving two or more independent variables, allowing researchers to evaluate their interaction effects.