New summer mock series is live Attempt timed papers for SSC, banking, and engineering entrances with updated syllabi for this season. View exams

Login Register

Practice question

MCQ

Question

What is a major structural function of the bacterial cell wall?

Options

Choose one · Correct answer highlighted

It synthesises proteins required for bacterial growth. It encloses the genetic material within the nucleoid. It produces ATP by active transport. It determines cell shape and prevents the bacterium from bursting or collapsing. Correct

Explanation

The bacterial cell wall determines the shape of the cell and provides strong structural support. This support protects the bacterium from bursting or collapsing.

Share this question

Related blogs

Guides and insights connected to this topic

Virology 25 Jan 2026

SARS-CoV-2 Coronavirus: Structure, Genome, Proteins, Replication, Pathogenesis, and Host Interaction

Coronavirus Overview Coronaviruses (CoVs) are enveloped viruses (surrounded by a lipid membrane derived from host cells), belonging to the s...

Virology 25 Jan 2026

Coronavirus Structure, Genome, Replication, Symptoms, Pathogenesis, and Prevention

Structure of Coronavirus Coronaviruses (enveloped RNA viruses) fall in the virus family Coronaviridae, order Nidovirales. They are enveloped...

Virology 25 Jan 2026

Cucumber Mosaic Virus (CMV): Structure, Genome, Symptoms, Disease Cycle and Management

Cucumber Mosaic Virus (CMV): Introduction and Importance Cucumber Mosaic Virus (CMV) (plant-infecting RNA virus) is one of the most economic...