Chapter 4.2: Prokaryotic Cells Flashcards
Define cell wall
the rigid, outermost layer of the cells of plants, some protists, and most bacteria
What is the rigid, outermost layer of the cells of plants, some protists, and most bacteria?
cell wall
Where is the cell wall located in prokaryotic cells?
surrounds the plasma membrane
Define ribosome
the molecular machine that carries out protein synthesis
What is the molecular machine that carries out protein synthesis?
ribosomes
What is the bacterial cell wall composed of?
peptidoglycan
Define peptidoglycan
consists of a carbohydrate matrix (polymers of sugars) that is cross-linked by short polypeptide units
Define flagella
a long, threadlike structure protruding from the surface of a cell and used in locomotion
What is a long, threadlike structure protruding from the surface of a cell and used in locomotion?
flagella
What is label A?
cytoplasm
What is label B?
ribosomes
What is label C?
Nucleoid (DNA)
What is label D?
plasma membrane
What is label E?
cell wall
What is label F?
capsule
What is label G?
pili
What is label H?
flagellum
What is label I?
pilus
