Prokaryotic Cell Flashcards

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Role of cell wall

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Physical barrier that excludes certain substances and protects against mechanical damage and osmotic lysis

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Role of capsule

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Protects bacterium from other cells and helps groups of bacteria to stick together for further protection

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Cell surface membrane

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Acts as a differentially permeable layer which controls the entry and exit of chemicals

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Circular dna

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Possesses the genetic information for the replication of bacterial cells

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Plasmid

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Possesses genes that may aid the survival of bacteria in adverse conditions

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