Most bacteria live in a solution that is hypotonic relative to the cytoplasm of the bacteria. This means that the bacterial cell is constantly taking in water. The cell wall of a bacterium is a peptidoglycan polymer that is tightly cross-linked. This would therefore function to:_________-.
A. regulate the flow of most molecules into and out of the bacterial cell.
B. provide a rigid wall that prevents the cell from swelling.
C. provide a rigid wall that prevents the cell from shrinking.
D. confirm a close relationship to plant cells that have a similar structure and live in hypotonic solutions.
E. make all bacteria fairly uniform in metabolic chemistry.
Answer:
B. provide a rigid wall that prevents the cell from swelling.
Explanation:
When organisms are present in hypotonic surroundings, their cells that are in contact with the surroundings tend to gain water. Bacteria present in hypotonic solution would gain water as their cells are hypertonic than the surroundings. The entry of water would increase the volume of cytoplasm and could lead to the bursting of the cell. However, the presence of a cell wall made up of cross-linked peptidoglycan prevents the swelling of the bacterial cell and allow them to survive in hypotonic surroundings.
A higher temperature gradient causes faster heat transfer, and thus faster convection currents. If the core were cooler, the temperature gradient would be lower, so the convection currents would likely slow down.
Mutations (changes) to the DNA within the cells.
Cells lining the small intestine are specialized for absorption of nutrients. their plasma membrane <span>has </span><span>microvillus </span>(plural:<span> m</span>icrovilli)<span> which</span><span> increase cell surface area. These are cellular membranes that are microscopic in nature that increases the surface area of the cell for diffusion and minimize increase in volume.</span><span> </span>
Answer:
K I'm not sure about this one, but it should be capillary action
Explanation:
This is because cohesion and adhesion have to do with water stick to surfaces. Capillary action occurs because of how the water sticks and bonds to certain surfaces. Cohesion is how water molecules stay together, while adhesion is how water molecules are attracted to other molecules.