Prokaryotic Cells

Cell Membrane

double-layer of phospholipids that forms a boundary between a cell and the surrounding environment and controls the passage of materials into and out of a cell. In prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.

DNA

a self-replicating material that is present in nearly all living organisms. . In Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic cells

Ribosomes

organelle that creates proteins during protein synthesis. In Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic cells.

Cytoplasm

jellylike substance inside cells

Pili

Enables cells to attach to surfaces, and used to harpoon DNA in the env.

Capsule

Helps cell keep from dehydrating and adhere to surface

Flagellum

Long extension used in cell locomotion

Nucleus and Plasmid

Where is prokaryotic cell DNA found?

Plasmid

(extra pieces of DNA) circular and naked

Nucleoid

Main DNA of the cell. DNA not enclosed in a membrane, found freely in the membrane