Bacterial Sub-cellular Structures Flashcards
1
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Cytoplasm
A
Jelly like structure where chemical reactions take place
2
Q
Cell membrane
A
Barrier which controls what enters and exits the cell
3
Q
Genetic material
A
Floats in the cytoplasm and has 1 long strand of DNA called a bacterial chromosome
4
Q
Pili
A
Tiny hairlike structures that help attach to surfaces and also transfer genetic material
5
Q
Flagella
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Tail like structures that help the cell move through liquids
6
Q
Slime capsule
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Layer outside the cell wall that stops bacterium from drying out and stops poison and helps them stick to smooth surfaces
7
Q
Plasmid
A
Circular piece of DNA used to store extra genes that are needed in times of survival
