Capsule (Definitions and terms)

Question 1

Capsule

Answer 1

It is a polysaccharide layer that lies outside the cell envelope, and is thus deemed part of the outer envelope of a bacterial cell.

Question 2

Nucleoid

Answer 2

DNA/genetic information, 4th feature across cells across all life.

Question 3

Cytoplasma

Answer 3

It is where the functions for cell growth, metabolism, and replication are carried out

Question 4

Pili

Answer 4

elongated tubes, found on gram-negative bacterial, transfer genetic information,has long tethers

Question 5

Fimbriae

Answer 5

velcro, short and numerous bristle , stick to cells and surfaces

Question 6

Glycocalyx

Answer 6

(aka pericellular matrix) the sugar shield - either capsule layer or slime layer

Question 7

Cell Wall

Answer 7

a rigid layer of polysaccharides lying outside the plasma; cell structure (girders)

Question 8

Cell Membrane

Answer 8

the actual barrier

Question 9

Ribosomes

Answer 9

where protein synthesis occurs

Question 10

Inclusion Bodies

Answer 10

(aka granules) storage sites

Question 11

Flagella

Answer 11

the propulsion, the single version of it is Flagellum

Question 12

Plasmids

Answer 12

a genetic structure in a cell that can replicate independently; usually small and circular; contains non essential DNA and antibiotic resistance

Question 13

Cytoplasmic Matrix

Answer 13

the liquid found inside cells