Which of the following is true about bacteria?
A)All bacterial cells are smaller than 100 micrometers in diameter.
B)The cell wall controls the movement of small molecules into and out of the cell.
C)Gram-negative bacteria become protoplasts when their cell wall is digested away.
D)Bacterial endospores are reproductive structures.

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Most bacterial cells are smaller than 100 micrometers in diameter, although there are some exceptions.

Answer: B 
 The cell wall of bacteria regulates the movement of small molecules into and out of the cell.

Answer: C 
 Gram-negative bacteria become spheroplasts when their cell wall is digested away, not protoplasts. Protoplasts are formed from Gram-positive bacteria.

Answer: D 
 Bacterial endospores are not reproductive structures but rather are highly resistant structures that allow bacteria to survive in harsh conditions.

Which of the Following Is True About Bacteria