Chapter 1.3 Eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells Flashcards
1
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What organelles do prokaryotic cells(bacteria) contain?
A
- Cell membrane
- Slime capsule
- Cell wall
- Plasmids
- Cytoplasm
- Genetic material
- Flagella
2
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What is the function of the slime capsule?
A
The function of the slime layer is to protect the bacteria cells from environmental dangers such as antibiotics and desiccation(removal of moisture from something).
3
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What is the function of plasmids?
A
The genes carried in plasmids provide bacteria with genetic advantages, such as antibiotic resistance.
4
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What is the function of genetic material?
A
DNA containing most of the genes needed for cell growth, survival, and reproduction is found in the cytoplasm.
5
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What is the function of the flagella?
A
Flagella are long, thin, whip-like appendages attached to a bacterial cell that allow for bacterial movement.
