Bacteria Flashcards
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Do bacterial cells have a cell wall?
Bacterial cells have a cell wall
What is a Flagella?
Flagella is the tail on a cell
What is an Acrosome?
The Acrosome is the head on a sperm cell, it stores the enzymes so it can burrow into the egg cell
What is mitochondria and what does it do?
Mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell, it’s where respiration takes place, creating energy
Name the eight components of a bacterial cell
Cell membrane Chromosomal DNA Cytoplasm Flagella Plasmid DNA Cell wall Mitochondria
What is the bacterial cell cell wall made out of?
The bacterial cell cell wall is made out of peptidoglycon
What is plasmid DNA?
Plasmid DNA is a small loop of genetic material, it carries genes such as antibiotic resistance
What is chromosomal DNA?
Chromosomal DNA is a giant loop of DNA containing most of the cells genetic information
Do bacterial cells have a nucleus?
Bacterial cells do not have a nucleus