Zusammenfassung der Ressource
Functions of
structures in
bacteria cell
- Cell Wall
- Physical barrier
- Protects against
mechanical damage
and excludes
certain substances
- Capsule
- Protects
bacterium from
other cells
- Helps groups
of bacteria
stick together
for further
protection
- Cell-Surface membrane
- Differentially
permeable layer
- Controls entry and
exit of chemicals
- Flagellum
- Aids movement of
bacterium
- Rigid, corkscrew shape
and rotating base help
cell spin through fluids
- Circular DNA
- Possesses
genetic information
- For
replication of
baterial cells
- Plasmid
- Possesses genes which
aid survival of bateria in
adverse conditions
- e.g produces
enzymes which break
down antibiotics