Prokaryotes Flashcards
1
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Domain of Prokaryotes ?
A
Bacteria and Archaea
2
Q
Cell structure , common cell shapes ?
A
1) coccus (round)
2) bacillus (rod shaped)
3) spirals
- Vibrios (c shaped)
- sprillium (corkscrew)
- Spirochetes (sharp twists)
3
Q
Nucleoid
A
DNA , controls cell activities
4
Q
Ribosomes
A
Make polypeptides
5
Q
Cytoplasm
A
Interior compartment, location for chemical reactions
6
Q
Plasmids
A
Metabolic function, circular pieces of DNA
7
Q
Plasma Membrane
A
Regulates what gets in and out
8
Q
Cell Wall
A
Support and protection
9
Q
Capsule
A
Protection and attachment
10
Q
Flagellum
A
Movement
11
Q
Pilia
A
Attachment
12
Q
Heterotroph
A
Rely on other organisms for food
13
Q
Autotroph
A
Make their own food
14
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Aerobic
A
Requires or uses oxygen
15
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Anaerobic
A
Does NOT require oxygen
