Prokaryotic Cells

Question 1

Define prokaryotic

Answer 1

Cells that lack a nucleus and other membrane bound organelle

Question 2

What is genetic material in form of in a prokaryotic cell

Answer 2

Circular double stranded DNA

Question 3

Bacteria cell wall are made of

Answer 3

Murein

Question 4

What does the cell wall protect against

Answer 4

• mechanical damage

- osmotic lysis

Question 5

Main roles of the cell wall

Answer 5

• Physical barrier

- protects

Question 6

What is cell membrane made of

Answer 6

Phosolipids

Question 7

Where is the cell surface membrane located

Answer 7

Inside the cell wall, encloses cytoplasm

Question 8

Function of cell surface membrane

Answer 8

Differently permeable membrane, control entry and exit of chemicals

Question 9

Function of ribosomes

Answer 9

Protein synthesis

Question 10

Size of ribosomes

Answer 10

70s small and simple

Question 11

Is the cell capsule found in every prokaryotic cell

Answer 11

No

Question 12

What is the cell capsule a layer of

Answer 12

Mucilaginous slime around the cell wall

Question 13

Name the 2 function of cell capsule

Answer 13

• Protects from other cell

- help bacteria stick together for protection

Question 14

Function of flagellum

Answer 14

Used fo locomotion

Question 15

What is DNA in bacteria cells NOT associated with

Answer 15

Protein

Question 16

Function of DNA

Answer 16

Carries genetic information for replication of bacteria cells

Question 17

What is the replication of bacteria cells called

Answer 17

Binary fission

Question 18

2 features of circular strand of DNA

Answer 18

• not surrounded by membrane

- double stranded DNA

Question 19

Describe plasmids

Answer 19

Small circular strand of DNA

Question 20

Main function of plasmids

Answer 20

Contains genes that aid in survival eg antibiotic resistance