PROKARYOTIC Flashcards
1
Q
what is a nucleoid
A
area of cytoplasm where cells DNA exists in the form of a circular piece of DNA that is unwound , no nucleus
2
Q
what is the size of ribosomes
A
70s
3
Q
what is the cell wall made out of
A
pepdidoglycan
4
Q
what are plasmids
A
small circular pieces of DNA that can be transferred easily between bacteria cells they contain genes that may pass on resistance to antibiotics
5
Q
what are flagellum
A
rigid , corkscrew shaped tails that are able to spin the cell through fluids
6
Q
what are mesesomes
A
infoldings of the plasma membrane forming a surface on which reactions can take place
7
Q
what is a capsule
A
mucilanilus layer of slime which protects bacteria and lets it stick together and stops it drying out
