Exam 2: Microbial Cell Structure and Function

In general,lipids in archaeal cytoplasmic membranes lack true fatty acids.

Which is/are a function(s)of the cytoplasmic membrane in prokaryotes?

Nutrient transport requires energy because the nutrients must be transported into the cell against a concentration gradient.The energy required for nutrient transport is supplied by

________ are charged molecules that are partially responsible for the ________ charge of the gram-positive bacterial cell surface.

ATP-binding cassette transport systems have high substrate affinity and thus help microorganisms survive in low nutrient environments.