What aspect of a cell's physical makeup increases gradually as it gets smaller? 2. How could Bacteria and Archaea's tiny size and haploid genome hasten their evolution? 3. How small a cell can get? Justify. 4. If a bacterial cell was enclosed in a capsule, could it do without a cell wall? Why, or why not? 5. Why can gram-negative sulfur-oxidizing chemolithotrophs store sulfur but gram-positive bacteria cannot?

Biology (MindTap Course List)
11th Edition
ISBN:9781337392938
Author:Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg
Publisher:Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg
Chapter4: Organization Of The Cell
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 2TYU
icon
Related questions
Question

.Answer the following question briefly but concisely

1. What aspect of a cell's physical makeup increases gradually as it gets smaller?

2. How could Bacteria and Archaea's tiny size and haploid genome hasten their evolution?

3. How small a cell can get? Justify.

4. If a bacterial cell was enclosed in a capsule, could it do without a cell wall? Why, or why not?

5. Why can gram-negative sulfur-oxidizing chemolithotrophs store sulfur but gram-positive bacteria cannot? 

Expert Solution
steps

Step by step

Solved in 6 steps

Blurred answer
Knowledge Booster
Archaeal cell structure
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, biology and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Similar questions
  • SEE MORE QUESTIONS
Recommended textbooks for you
Biology (MindTap Course List)
Biology (MindTap Course List)
Biology
ISBN:
9781337392938
Author:
Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)
Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)
Biology
ISBN:
9781305389892
Author:
Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan
Publisher:
Cengage Learning