Prokaryotic Structures
Identify this
100
•Controls passage of materials into and out of the cell
•All cells have it
What is the cell membrane?
100
The structure that is pictured below that is found in some prokaryotic cells
The plasmid
200
•Some bacteria have one or more
•Used for moving cell around.
What is the Flagellum (flagella)?
200
•Fluid portion of all cells
•Location of cellular metabolism
What is the cytoplasm?
300
•Float freely in the cytoplasm of all cells
•The site of protein synthesis.
What is the ribosome?
300
•A special mucus-like protective coating found on some disease-producing bacteria.
What is the capsule?
400
•Gives shape, support and protection to the plasma membrane and cytoplasm of the cell.
•made of peptidoglycan (protein-sugar molecules).
What is the cell wall?
400
•Short fibers projecting from the cell wall found on some bacteria.
•They may help the bacteria cling to surfaces.
What are pili?
500
•The glob of DNA in all prokaryotic cells
What is the nucleoid?
500
Label the parts
What are....
1- Pili
2- Capsule
3- Cell Wall
4- Cell Membrane
5- Ribosomes
6- Nucleoid
7- Flagellum
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