Prokaryotes Flashcards
1
Q
What are the differences between prokaryotes and eukaryotes
A
They are smaller
They have a less developed cytoskeleton
They have no nucleus
2
Q
More differences between prokaryotes and eukaryotes
A
They have no membrane bound organelles
They have a peptidoglycan cell wall
They have 70s ribosomes
They divide by binary fission
3
Q
What organelles are only in prokaryotes?
A
Pili
Flagella
Plasmids
Slime capsu
4
Q
What does the infolding of a prokaryote form
A
A sac with photosynthetic pigments
5
Q
Purpose of slime capsule
A
Prevents cell from being broken down
6
Q
Function of pilli
A
Attach prokaryotes together and assist transfer of DNA (plasmids)
