CB1d Inside Bacteria Flashcards
1
Q
Characteristics of bacteria
A
Mostly colourless
Very small
Can be difficult to see in a light microscope
2
Q
What is used to show bacteria in a microscope
A
A stain
3
Q
What cell type is a bacteria
A
Prokaryotic as it has no nuclei or chromosomes
4
Q
What does a bacteria have instead of a nucleus
A
Chromosomal DNA which controls most of the cell’s activities
5
Q
What are small loops of DNA called
A
Plasmid DNA - which controls a few of the cell’s activities
6
Q
What doesn’t a Bacteria contain as it is a __karyotic cell?
A
Prokaryotic cells do not have mitochondria or chloroplasts
