Bacteria Structures

cell wall

protects the cell and gives it shape

outer membrane

protects cell against some antibiotics (only present in gram negative cells)

cell membrane

regulates movement of materials into and out of the cell; contains enzymes important to cellular respiration

chromosome

carries genetic information from past generations

plasmid

contains some genes obtained through genetic recombination

capsule and slime layer

protect yourself ye cell and assist in attaching the cell to other surfaces

endospore

protects the cell against harsh environmental conditions such as heat or drought

pillus

assists the cell in attaching to other surfaces, which is important for genetic recombination

flagellum

moves the cell