A particular rodshaped bacterial species normally possesses

A particular rodshaped bacterial species normally possesses the cytoskeletal FtsZ proteins as part of its cellular structure. Assume a mutation occurred that resulted in the species completely lacking FtsZ proteins. Which of the following would be the outcome of this mutation?

A) It would not be able to convert sunlight to chemical energy.

B) It would likely alter the shape and form of the cells.

C) It could not synthesize organic molecules using carbon dioxide as the carbon source.

D) It would interfere with proper septation during cell division.

E) It would render the bacteria unable to attach to surfaces.

Solution

FtsZ protein is one of the important protein synthesized during cell division. FtsZ forms a contractile ring
like division site at the center of the cell during cytokinesis.It leads to a septum that separates the two daughter cells during cell division.So, any mutation happens in FtsZ proteins cell division is totally arrested. Based on that lot of research are going on to make a inhibitor against FtsZ cytoskeleton proteins on bacteria to inhibit its cell division. So, the answer is D.