3.2.1.2 Prokaryotic Cells Flashcards
1
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What are the 4 common features of Prokaryotic cells?
A
Plasma Membrane
Cytoplasm
DNA
Ribosomes
2
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What is the Flagella?
A
A small tail for locomotion
3
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What are Pilli?
A
Small hooks used to attach cells to exchange genetic information in a process called conjugation
4
Q
What are viruses?
A
Acellular microorganisms
5
Q
Within a virus, what is the capsid
A
A layer of protein molecules that surrounds and protects the genetic material
6
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Within a virus, what is the envelope?
A
An outer layer made up of phospholipids
7
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Within a virus, what are glycoproteins?
A
External attachments proteins used to bind to host cells
8
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Within a virus, what are enzymes
A
Viruses carry enzymes, like reverse transcriptase, which allows them to convert RNA into DNA.
