2 structure of prokaryotic cells
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are prokaryotic cells smaller or bigger than eukaryotic cells?
smaller
how do prokaryotic cells differ from eukaryotic cells?
no membrane bound organelle
smaller ribosomes
no nucleus
a cell wall made of murein
what’s murein?
a glycoprotein
what structures do some prokaryotic cells contain?
plasmids
a capsule around the cells
flagella
what are ribosomes made up of?
protein and rRNA
what are plasmids?
small loops of DNA
what’s the flagella for?
movement
what is the capsule?
a slimy layer made of protein
what does the capsule do?
prevents bacteria from desiccating (drying out) and protects the bacteria against the hosts immune system
what are viruses?
acellular and non living
what structures do a virus particle contain?
genetic material
capsule
attachment protein
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