B1.1.2 - Bacterial Cells Flashcards
1
Q
What are bacteria?
A
Smallest living organism and always unicellular.
2
Q
Mrs Gren
A
M - Movement
R - Reproduction
S - Sensitivity
G - Growth
R - Respiration
E - Excretion
N - Nutrition
3
Q
What do ALL prokaryotic cells have?
A
Cell wall
Cell membrane
Genetic material
(Mostly) Cytoplasm
4
Q
What are the extra sub cellular structures in some bacterial cells?
A
- Flagella
- Pili
- Slime Capsule
- Plasmid
5
Q
Define: Flagella
A
Tail like structures that help it to move through liquids
6
Q
Define: Pili
A
Tiny hairlike structures that allows the cell to attach to structures and used to transfer DnA between bacteria
7
Q
Define: Slime Capsule
A
A layer outside the cell wall and helps to stick to smooth surfaces
8
Q
Define: Plasmid
A
A circular bit of DNA or genetic material that stores extra genes
