Bacteria Cell Flashcards
(4 cards)
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Chromosomal DNA
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Contains the cells activities and replication. It floats free in the cytoplasm.
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Flagellum
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A long, hair like structure that rotates to make the bacterium move
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Plasmids
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Small loops of extra DNA that aren’t part of the chromosome. Plasmids contain genes for things like drug resistance, and can be passed between bacteria.
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Cell wall
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Supports the cell