Chapter 6 Tour of the Cell Flashcards
Lacks a membrane bound nucleus
Prokaryotic cells
Simple structure
Prokaryotic cells
Two domains: bacteria and Archaea
Prokaryotic cells
Bacilllus
Bordetella
Spirulina (spiral)
Staphylococcus (grape looking)
Streptococcus (strep throat)
Clostridium
Eschericia
Salmonella
On single circular chromosome
- Found in a region called the nucleoid
- Some have plasmic-small rings of DNA
Genome
All have DNA, Cytoplasm, With ribosome, a plasma membrane and cell wall
Prokaryotic cells
Plasmid
Flagellum
Protects bacterium against harmful things (too hot, to dry, etc)
Capsule
Only has nuecloids
Eukaryote’s
Elongated, hollow appendage used for DNA transfer to other bacterial cells
Sex pillus
Hair like bristles that allow adhesion to the surfaces
Fimbriae