Prokaryotic Cell Parts

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Nucleoid

Where is the genetic material located in a prokaryotic cell?

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Nucleoid

Where genetic material is located; is a circular chromosome

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Cell Wall

Protects the cell membrane and provides structural support

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Peptidoglycan

What is the cell wall made of in bacteria?

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S-layer (S-wall)

What is the cell wall made of in archaea?

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Cytoplasm

Gel-like substance containing enzymes and ribosomes

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Plasmids

Small, circular pieces of DNA separate from the chromosome that confer specific traits like antibiotic resistance

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Locomotion

What is the function of flagella?

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Attachment to surfaces / other cells; congregation

What is the function of pili?

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Fimbriae

Shorter and more numerous than flagella; used as a surface structure for movement

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Capsule

Outer protective layer found in some prokaryotes