Cell Structure Flashcards
1
Q
Examples of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells ?
A
Pro- bacteria
Euk- plant, animal and fungal cells
2
Q
Prokaryotic cells are much smaller in size and..?
A
- genetic material is not enclosed in nucleus
- small rings of DNA- PLASMIDS
- no mitochondria or chloroplasts.
3
Q
Define Flagella
A
-tail like structures that move the bacterium
4
Q
What do plasmids allow ?
A
-allow bacterial cells to move genes from one cell to another
5
Q
How are plasmids useful to scientists ?
A
-allow genes to be inserted into bacteria in genetic engineering.
