2. Prokaryotic Cell Organelles Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
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Cell wall
A
Outer covering made of peptidoglycan
2
Q
Capsule
A
Protective slime layer which helps the cell to retain moisture and adhere to surfaces.
3
Q
Plasmid
A
Circular piece of DNA
4
Q
Flagellum
A
Tail like structure which rotates to move the cell.
5
Q
Pili
A
Hair like structures (on outside of cell) which attach to other bacterial cells.
6
Q
Ribosomes
A
Site of protein synthesis. 70s in prokaryotes.
