Sb1d Inside Bacteria

Question 1

Characteristics of a prokaryotic cell

Answer 1

Bacteria cell
Much smaller than eukaryotic
DNA is not enclosed in a nucleus instead their genetic material is in one big loop of DNA or tiny rings called plasmids
No mitochondria or chloroplasts

Question 2

What microscope is used for bacteria and why

Answer 2

Electron microscope as bacteria are very small and mostly colourless so light microscopes can’t pick them up

Question 3

Adaptations of some bacteria

Answer 3

Some bacteria have a slime coat for protection
Some bacteria have a flagellum ( tail ) which spins around like a propeller so the bacterium can move