While Using Electron Microscopy to Examine the Cell Membrane of a Bacterium

question 159

Multiple Choice

While using electron microscopy to examine the cell membrane of a bacterium, you have discovered the presence of a complex motor protein assembly.You do not find any evidence of a proper flagellum.You can conclude that the bacterium most likely has lost its ability to make

• A) flagellin.
• B) tubulin.
• C) actin.
• D) keratin.
• E) myosin.

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Definitions:

Mucous

A thick, slippery substance produced by mucous membranes and glands to lubricate and protect certain parts of the body like the nasal passages and gastrointestinal tract.

Epithelium And Connective

These terms refer to two types of tissues; epithelium is a layer of cells covering the body surfaces or lining cavities, while connective tissue supports, binds, or separates other tissues and organs.

Connective And Muscle

This is not a single key term but refers to both connective tissue, which supports and binds other tissues, and muscle tissue, which is responsible for movement. NO.

Cutaneous

Pertaining to the skin, or relating to the skin as the body's largest organ.