Bacteria - Structure Flashcards

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Describe the cell wall of a bacteria

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It is rigid and surrounds the bacterial cell to give it structure

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What is found directly within the cell wall of a bacteria?

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The cell membrane

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What does the cell membrane of a bacteria enclose?

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The cytoplasm

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What is a cytoplasm?

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A colourless liquid found within the cell membrane which contains cell organelles

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What does the cytoplasm of a bacteria contain?

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Nuclear material (DNA)
Ribosome
Food vacuole

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What is the function of the nuclear material (DNA) of a bacteria?

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It controls the cell

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What do the ribosomes of a bacteria do?

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They allow for protein synthesis

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What can sometimes surround the cell wall of a bacteria?

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A capsule

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What is a capsule?

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A thick, gel-like protective layer that surrounds the cell wall

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What is the function of the capsule?

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To protect the bacteria from engulfment by white blood cells

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What is found on some bacteria which allow for movement?

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Flagella

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What are flagella?

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Long, thread-like structures which assist in the movement of a bacteria

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