Bacterial Cell Structure

Flashcards covering key concepts and terminology from the lecture on bacterial cell structure.

Bacterial cells are roughly _______ microns in size compared to human cells.

50 to 100 microns.

The basic structures found in bacterial cells include a cell membrane, cytoplasm, and __________.

ribosomes.

Bacterial cells do not have a __________.

membrane-bound nucleus.

Some bacteria move using __________, which are filamentous structures.

flagella.

A __________ is a fluffy layer on the outer part of some bacteria that helps in pathogenicity.

capsule or glycocalyx.

Fimbriae, which aid in attachment, are actually hollow __________ secreted from the bacterial cell.

proteins.

The structure that allows bacteria to stick to surfaces and each other is composed of _________ and proteins.

polysaccharides.

The bacterial cell structure that allows it to exploit a host is aided by the interaction of fimbriae with __________ on the host cell.

receptors.

All bacteria have a means of locomotion, and those that do typically have a __________.

flagellum.

Rod-shaped bacteria are a common example of bacterial __________.

shape.