Topic 1.2: Cells and Membrane transport

Question 1

List the cell components of prokaryotes

Answer 1

Cell wall, plasma membrane, cytoplasm, ribosomes (70S), Nucleoid, Plasmid, Pili, Flagellum

Question 2

What is the function of the cell wall in prokaryotes?

Answer 2

Maintains the shape and prevents the cell from exploding

Question 3

What is the function of cytoplasm in prokaryotes?

Answer 3

It is the internal fluid of the cell, it is also where cellular processes happen

Question 4

What is the function of nucleoid in prokaryotes?

Answer 4

it is an area that has DNA

Question 5

What is the function of ribosomes in prokaryotes?

Answer 5

They synthesize proteins. They are made up of proteins and RNA

Question 6

What is the function of plasmid in prokaryotes?

Answer 6

extra DNA that may be transferred between bacteria

Question 7

What is the function of Pili in prokaryotes?

Answer 7

They help the cell adhere to surfaces

Question 8

What is the function of Flagellum in prokaryotes?

Answer 8

They help the cell move.