Cells Flashcards
What is a Eukaryotic cell?
A human cell or yeast cell
What is the main function of the Pilus?
To send the plasmid to other cells to give them resistance e.g to fight other bacteria and to fight off antibiotics or cleaning agents
What is the Nucleoid (DNA)?
A single bacterial DNA molecule that carries the cell’s information
What is the plasmid?
A ring of DNA that is separate from the Nucleoid which carries genes to help bacteria become resistant e.g to antibiotics or other competing bacteria. Giving them extra defences to survive.
What is a Prokaryotic Cell?
A Protozoal or Bacterial cell
What is the cytoplasm?
A gel like substance containing the cell components and enzymes that speed up chemical reactions.
What is the capsule?
Found only in bacterial cells, holds the cell together
What is the plasma membrane?
Regulates what enters and leaves the cell and covers the cytoplasm
What is the cell wall?
The cell wall is only found in bacterial cells, it gives the cell it’s shape
What do ribosomes do?
Create protein
What is the flagellum?
The tail that helps the cell to move
