Which of the following statements about the bacterial cell wall is incorrect? Incorrect Answer: C. The bacterial cell wall prevents bacteria from performing bulk transport. Correct Answer: D. The bacterial cell wall acts as a selectively permeable barrier restricting the transport of materials. Rationale:

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**Question:** Which of the following statements about the bacterial cell wall is incorrect?

**Incorrect Answer:**
C. The bacterial cell wall prevents bacteria from performing bulk transport.

**Correct Answer:**
D. The bacterial cell wall acts as a selectively permeable barrier restricting the transport of materials.

**Rationale:**
[Explanation about the correct and incorrect answers to be included here, providing insight into the functions of the bacterial cell wall.]
Transcribed Image Text:**Question:** Which of the following statements about the bacterial cell wall is incorrect? **Incorrect Answer:** C. The bacterial cell wall prevents bacteria from performing bulk transport. **Correct Answer:** D. The bacterial cell wall acts as a selectively permeable barrier restricting the transport of materials. **Rationale:** [Explanation about the correct and incorrect answers to be included here, providing insight into the functions of the bacterial cell wall.]
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The single cell living organism that found all over the world is known as bacteria.. They are harmful to human . They can grow in extreme cold and extreme hot environments.  Some of them are beneficial for humans. 

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