Prokaryotes Flashcards
1
Q
What do prokaryotes have? (5 things)
A
cell membrane, cell wall, capsule, plasmid and ribosomes - 70s
2
Q
What do prokaryotes not have? (2 things)
A
nucleus and double membrane
3
Q
Why are prokaryotes extremophiles?
A
they can survive where eukaryotes can’t
4
Q
What is the function of pili?
A
stick to surfaces
5
Q
What is the function of flagellum?
A
to move the cell
6
Q
What is the function of a capsule?
A
camouflage
