Prokaryotic cell structures Flashcards
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Structures of prokaryotes
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ribosomes, DNA, cell membrane, cytoplasm
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Cell wall
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protects the wall and gives shape
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Cell membrane
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Regulates movement of materials in and out of the cell
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Cytoplasm
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Contains DNA, ribosomes, and organic compounds required to carry out life processes
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Flagellum
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Moves the cell
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Ribosomes
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Where proteins are made
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DNA
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Carries genetic material
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Plasmid
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Additional ring of DNA that contains genes for specialized functions
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Endospore
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Protects the cell against harsh environmental conditions
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Pili
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Assist the cell in attaching to surfaces; important for reproduction
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Capsule
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Layer of polysaccharide and protein that protects the cell from white blood cells
12
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Binary fission
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prokaryotic asexual reproduction; dividing in half
