procaryotic cell Flashcards

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components of this cell

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plasma membrane
cell wall
nucleus
ribososmes
pili
flagella
cytoplasm
protein capsule

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plasma membrane

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it allows selective trasport in and out of the cell

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cell wall

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gives a structure to the cell, protects it from dangers and from bursting in hypotonic environments

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nucleus

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where the DNA is stored

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DNA

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contains the chromosomes to synthesize proteins

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ribosomes

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where the messenger RNA storing the information for making proteins go, then the informations, are being translated into chains of amino acids that will eventually fold and create proteins

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pili

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short sudden movements
communication with other cells
transfer of genes
attach to surfaces

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transfer of genes through pili

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pili from two cells attach to eachother and a small part of the Dna of one cell, called DNA plasmid, tranfer to another cell.
it’s a kind of repreduction because a new set of genes is created, a new cell is formed

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flagella

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allow the cell to move towards food and away from danger

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