Question

(a). they are capable of photosynthesis
(b). they provide most of the oxygen on earth.
(c). the group includes seaweeds that are used to make the solidifying agent agar
(d). they are important in the degradation of dead plants and animals.
(e). they are all eukaryotes

1. which of the following statements is true about lipopolysaccharide?

(a). it is a complex molecule composed of only polysaccharide
(b). it is present in both gram positive and gram negative bacteria
(c). the release of the lipid part in the human body may cause inflammation and shock
(d). both b and c are correct.
(e). a, b, and c are correct.

1. if a bacterial species contains waxy lipid in its cell wall, which of the following diseases could the organism possibly cause?

Explanation:

For the question about Lipopolysaccharide:

• Option A is incorrect as lipopolysaccharide is composed of lipid - A, core polysaccharide and O - antigen, not just polysaccharide.
• Option B is incorrect as it is present only in Gram - negative bacteria.
• Option C is correct. The lipid A portion of lipopolysaccharide, when released in the human body, can cause inflammation and shock.

Answer:

C. The release of the lipid part in the human body may cause inflammation and shock