What Makes Up Bacteria Flashcards
What is the cell membrane?
The cell membrane is like the skin on your body. It protects and surrounds the contents of the cell. The cell membrane is not a container, however. The cell membrane helps control what substances go in and out of the cell. The cell membrane is said to be selectively permeable.
What is the cell wall?
The cell wall is found only in cells of plants, and fungi, and some unicellular organisms. The cell membrane is more thicker and rigid then the cell membrane, because it is made up of the thought material called cellulose. The cell wall provides support for the cell.
What is the capsule?
The capsule is a sticky coating that surrounds disease causing bacteria. The capsule makes it difficult for the animals white blood cells to destroy the bacteria.
What is the flagellum?
The flagellum is a whip like tail which some bacteria have to help them move. The Euglena has a flagellum.
What is the pili?
The pili are hairlike structures that help bacteria attach to each other and surfaces. They also help bacteria move.
What is the chromosome?
The genetic material of bacteria is organized in one chromosome. There is no nucleus.
