Regarding the genetic material in prokaryotes:
I: The main chromosomal DNA is linear
II: Plasmid DNA is circular
1. Only I is correct
2. Only II is correct
3. Both I and II are correct
4. Both I and II are incorrect
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Consider the two statements:
Statement I: Besides flagella, Pili and Fimbriae are also surface structures of the bacteria but do not play a role in motility.
Statement II: Pili and fimbriae help attach the bacteria to rocks in streams and also to the host tissues.
 
1. Statement I is correct; Statement II is correct
2. Statement I is correct; Statement II is incorrect
3. Statement I is incorrect; Statement II is correct
4. Statement I is incorrect; Statement II is incorrect
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Some of the functions of eukaryotic cells [like electron transport for ATP synthesis] are performed in prokaryotic cells by
1. vesicles 2. ribosomes
3. nucleoid 4. the plasma membrane
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A feature unique to prokaryotes would be:

1. A cell wall not made up of cellulose

2. An extrachromosomal plasmid DNA

3. A cell membrane of peptidoglycan

4. Presence of inclusions

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Mesosomes in a bacterial cell:
I: are formed by the extensions of plasma membrane into the cell.
II: help in cell wall formation, DNA replication and distribution to daughter cells.
III: contain pigments in cyanobacteria.
1. Only I and II are correct
2. Only I and III are correct
3. Only II and III are correct
4. I, II and III are correct
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Consider the given two statements:
Statement A: Glycocalyx in bacteria is always a thick and tough layer, commonly referred to as the capsule.
Statement B: The bacterial cell wall does not contribute to the shape of the cell but only prevents it from collapsing.

Which of the following is correct?
1. Both Statement A and Statement B are correct.
2. Both Statement A and Statement B are incorrect.
3. Statement A is correct but Statement B is incorrect.
4. Statement A is incorrect but Statement B is correct.
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