Bacteria (specialised Cell)

Question 1

What kingdom does bacteria belong to?

Answer 1

Prokaryotes

Question 2

What does a bacteria cell consist of?

Answer 2

Chromosomal DNA 
Cell membrane 
Flagellum
Cell wall
Plasmid DNA 
Slime coat 
Ribosomes 
Cytoplasm

Question 3

Function of flagellum

Answer 3

Only some bacteria have a flagellum

Spins round like a propellers so bacteria can move

Question 4

Function of plasmid DNA

Answer 4

Smaller loops of DNA. Controls a few of cells activities

Contain additional genes not found in chromosomes

Question 5

Function of chromosomal DNA

Answer 5

Contains most of cells activities

Carries most of bacterial genes

Question 6

Function of slime coat

Answer 6

For protection

Not all bacteria have this

Question 7

Function of flexible cell wall

Answer 7

For support and protection

Not made of cellulose like plants

Question 8

Describe how DNA is arranged in bacteria

Answer 8

Most is in a large loop of chromosomal DNA

Small quantities are found in small loops called plasmids