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The Following Questions Refer to Structures Found in a Gram-Positive

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The following questions refer to structures found in a gram-positive prokaryotic cell.
-Not present in all bacteria, this structure enables those that possess it to germinate after exposure to harsh conditions, such as boiling:


Definitions:

Compound

A substance made up of two or more different elements that are chemically bonded together.

Free Radicals

Highly reactive molecules with unpaired electrons, capable of causing cellular damage and contributing to disease processes.

Electrons

Subatomic particles with a negative charge, orbiting the nucleus of an atom and involved in chemical reactions and electricity.

Temperature

An indicator of how hot or cold an object or substance is, compared to a baseline value.

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