Cellular Anotomy Flashcards
1
Q
Glycocalyx consist of __ in outermost layer
A
Polysaccharide and/or polypeptides
2
Q
Capsules are important in determining
A
Virulence of pathogens (protects wall from phagocytosis)
3
Q
Flagella
A
~Function in movement
~Cells have one or many and they can be attached to one or both ends
4
Q
Describe fimbriae
A
~Are shorter and more numerous
~Allow adherence of bacterium to a substratum
5
Q
Describe pili
A
~Are longer and sparser
~Involved in bacterial conjugation- the transfer of genetic material (DNA) from one bacterial cell to another
~Found on gram negative bacteria
