1.4 Morphology and Internal Structures Flashcards
structures found in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
Cytoplasm, 1 or more chromosomes, plasma membrane, ribosomes
Contrast the structure of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells
(1) Eukaryotic cells have nuclei and (2) membrane-bound organelles while prokaryotic cells do not. (3) Prokaryotic cells have a more complex cell wall structure than eukaryotic cells. Many eukaryotic cells do not have cell walls
Coccus
Round
bacillus
Rod
Vibrio
Curved Rod
Coccobacillus
Short Rod
spirillum
spiral
Spirochete
long loose helical spiral
Diplococcus
Pair of two cocci
Tetrad
Group of four in square
Streptococcus
chain of cocci
staphylococcus
cluster of cocci
Bacillus
Single Rod
Streptobacillus
chain of Rods
Isotonic
Means that concentration is even inside and outside of cell
Hypertonic
concentration is higher on the inside of cell compared to the outside so the water rushes from inside the cell to the outside. Causes cell to shrivel
hypotonic
concentration is higher outside of cell then the inside of cell so the water rushed into cell to balance it. Causes cell to burst
Nucleoid
a condensed area of DNA found within prokaryotic cells.
Plasmid
extrachromosomal DNA, or DNA that is not part of the chromosome.
ribosomes
protein synthesis.
inclusions
the ability to store excess nutrients within cytoplasmic structures
endospores
structures that essentially protect the bacterial genome in a dormant state when environmental conditions are unfavorable.
volutin granules
are inclusions that store polymerized inorganic phosphate that can be used in metabolism and assist in the formation of biofilms.
sulfur granules
these granules store elemental sulfur, which the bacteria use for metabolism.