Prokaryotic And Virus Structure Flashcards
What is acellular
Not consisting of cells
What is attachment protein
Protein found on the external surface of a cell or virus that enables it to attach to other structures
What is a bacteria
A type of prokaryotic cell
What is a capsid
The protein shell of a virus
What is a capsule
A slime layer composed of carbohydrate that lies outside the cell wall of some prokaryotic cells and protects the cell from immune responses and desiccation
What is a flagella
A long structure composed of protein found on sperm and some prokaryotic cells that enables mobility
What is the technical name for murein
Peptidoglycan
What is peptidoglycan
A polymer consisting of sugars and amino acids that forms bacterial cell walls
What is a plasmid
A small,circular piece of DNA found in prokaryotic cells,chloroplasts and mitochondria
What is a prokaryotic cell
A cell of an organism belonging to the Kingdom prokaryotea that is characterised by lacking a nucleus and membrane- bound organelles.examokes include bacteria.
What is a virus
A small,acellular,infectious structure that replicates inside living cells
