Bacterial cell organelles Flashcards
1
Q
What is the function of the cell wall?
A
Protects the bacteria
2
Q
What is the function of ribosomes?
A
Protein synthesis
3
Q
What is the function of the cell membrane?
A
Transports the materials entering and exiting the cell
4
Q
What is the function of the cytoplasm?
A
Cell growth, metabolism cell production. Chemical reactions occur here
5
Q
What is a nucleoid?
A
The nucleoid is the DNA of the bacteria which is compacted and floats around in the cytoplasm without a nuclear membrane
6
Q
What are plasmids?
A
The extra chromosonal structure that has the power to replicate
7
Q
What is a flagellum?
A
Its a long tail-like appendage that gives the bacteria mobility
