Prokaryotic Cell Flashcards
1
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Capsule
A
Adds additional protection
2
Q
Flagellum
A
Movement, simple structure
3
Q
Mesosome
A
Enfolding plasma membrane
Helps formation of new cells
4
Q
Plasmids
A
-Small circle of DNA, can be multiple
5
Q
Ribosome
A
Smaller than in eukaryotic cell
-size determined by rate they settle form in sediment Solution
used in protein l synthesis
6
Q
DNA
A
- structure of DNA is the same but stored differently cusulaly only have one molecule DNA
7
Q
Cell wall
A
Made from murein
complex polymer from amino acids/sugars
8
Q
Nucleoid
A
Where genetic material held
9
Q
Cell membrane
A
Same structure, called plasma membrane
10
Q
What is a prokaryote
A
Single called organism, no nucleus or membrane bound organelles
