Question

select all that apply
which two of the following are functions of bacterial inclusions?
□ locations to sequester enzymatic reactions
□ cell division
□ storage sites
□ promote energy conservation
□ quorum sensing

Explanation:

1. Locations to sequester enzymatic reactions: Bacterial inclusions can act as compartments to sequester enzymatic reactions, helping in organizing metabolic processes.
2. Storage sites: Many bacterial inclusions (like polyhydroxyalkanoates, sulfur granules, etc.) serve as storage sites for nutrients, energy sources, or other molecules.
3. Cell division: Cell division in bacteria is mainly mediated by structures like the FtsZ ring, not inclusions. So this is incorrect.
4. Promote energy conservation: Bacterial inclusions don't primarily function to promote energy conservation. Their main roles are storage or sequestering reactions.
5. Quorum sensing: Quorum sensing is mediated by signaling molecules and regulatory systems, not inclusions.

So the correct options are the ones related to sequestering enzymatic reactions and storage.

Answer:

• Locations to sequester enzymatic reactions
• Storage sites