Bacterial cells Flashcards
1
Q
Which 4 features do bacterial cells have in common with animal and plant cells?
A
- cell membrane
- cytoplasm
- cell wall
- ribosomes.
2
Q
Which 2 features do bacterial cells have that animal and plant cells do not?
A
- a loop of DNA
2. capsule
3
Q
Explain the function of the loop of DNA in bacterial cells.
A
It controls the cell in place of a nucleus
4
Q
Explain the function of the capsule in bacterial cells.
A
Some bacteria have a slimy capsule around the outside of the cell wall which protects them, for example, against antibiotics.
