Bacteria Are Widely Diverse in Their Cell Structure, Metabolism, and Ecological

question 37

Multiple Choice

Bacteria are widely diverse in their cell structure, metabolism, and ecological adaptations, but share some major common traits. Which of the following statements is NOT true?

• A) They share common features in central apparatus for gene expression and translation.
• B) Bacterial gene expression mechanisms differ from those of the eukaryotes, which underlines the selective activity of many antibiotics.
• C) Some archaeal cell walls are composed of pseudopeptidoglycan and thus may have different antibiotic sensitivity than bacteria.
• D) Mycoplasmas lack cell walls and are thus not susceptible to antibiotics.
• E) In bacteria, variant forms of peptidoglycan distinguish different species which thus may have different antibiotic sensitivity.