Prokaryotic cells Flashcards
1
Q
What does the cell wall do?
A
Helps the cell to maintain its shape and stop it from bursting, also helps protect it from harmful toxins.
2
Q
Cytoplasm’s?
A
Sub-cellular structures are found
3
Q
Do bacteria contain mitochondria, chloroplasts, vacuoles or nucleus?
A
No they don’t
4
Q
Where is the DNA stored?
A
Its free in the cytoplasm. Mostly in a single loop or chromosomal DNA, also in plasmids sometimes
5
Q
What is a flagellum?
A
a long tail like structure that rotates to enable movement. Some don’t have any, some have multiple
