Prokaryotic Organelles

Pregunta	Respuesta
Nucleoid	Long strand of circular DNA required for reproduction.
Cell wall	Made of peptidoglycan. Protects and provides shape for cell.
Cell membrane and mesosome	Controls movement of substances and the mesosome increases the SA for respiratory enzymes. This is the possible site of respiration.
Capsule	Prevents dessication of cell and hides antigens during infection.
70s ribosomes	Smaller than eukaryotes. Made of one large and one small sub unit. Involved in protein synthesis.
Plasmid	Small piece of DNA that can replicate independently of the cell and can be shared with other cells. Contains extra, useful genes.
Pili	Used to adhere to surfaces and exchange plasmids.
Flagellum	Provides cell with motility.

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