Bacteria Flashcards
Is bacteria’s DNA found in the nucleus?
No
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Bacteria are ______ celled _________
Single
Organisms
T or F
Bacteria are Prokaryotic
TRUE
Do bacteria contain a nuclear membrane?
No
Where are bacteria’s DNA found?
Floating freely in the cytoplasm
What is the function of a cell wall in bacteria?
Flexible
Supports the cell
Not made of cellulose
What is the function of the slime coat in bacteria?
For protection
Not all bacteria have this
What does the cytoplasm in bacteria do?
Contains ribosomes
These are smaller than normal eukaryotic ribosomes
What does the flagellum in bacteria do?
Not covered in membrane
Not all bacteria have this
Some have many
Helps bacteria to move
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Bacteria are _________ to see with a _____ microscope
Difficult
Light
Where are most bacteria found?
In the digestive system
Why is it hard to see bacteria in a light microscope?
They are very small
They are colourless
