prokaryotic cells

Question 1

ribosomes

Answer 1

-70s free floating ribosomes
-all prokaryotic cells

Question 2

DNA

Answer 2

-one circular loop free in the cytoplasm
-may be overlapping genes
-all prokaryotic cells

Question 3

cell wall

Answer 3

-made of murein
-target for antibiotics
-extra membrane for extra protection
-all prokaryotic cells

Question 4

flagella

Answer 4

-different forms
-rotate to generate movement
-some prokaryotic cells

Question 5

pili

Answer 5

-used for attachment
-often the reasons for infection
-sex pills used in conjugation
-some prokaryotic cells

Question 6

plasmids

Answer 6

-much shorter circle of DNA, shorter than the main DNA
-some prokaryotic cells

Question 7

capsule

Answer 7

-slime capsule to help prevent phagocytosis and help form biofilm
-some prokaryotic cells

Question 8

virus structure

Answer 8

-consists of genetic material
-protein coat or capsid
-attachment proteins
-acellular and non living
-no membrane
-envelope for protection