Microbiology
Explain the differences between gram-positive and gram-negative
cell walls of bacteria, and compare them with the cell walls
of archaeobacteria and mycoplasmas.
Describe the structure and functions of the prokaryotic plasma
membrane. Include the fluid mosaic model in your description.
Differentiate between prokaryotic cells and eukaryotic cells and
state to which group bacteria belong and explain why.
Describe the basic shapes of bacteria (including cocci, bacilli,
vibrio, spirillum, and spirochete), and for cocci and bacilli,
describe the various arrangements formed by their cellular
division.