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Prokaryotic Cell Structures and Functions

Do you know the structures of prokaryotic cells and their functions?


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cell wallmaintain structure and protect
mesosomecell membrane, where some chemical reactions occur
cytoplasmcontains salts and chemicals, where many reactions occur
ribosomeswhere protein is made
nucleoidcontains genetic information, one single loop
plasmidsmall loop of DNA containing a few genes
capsulepolysaccharide,makes bacteria sticky, "hides" them
piliattachment, conjugation
flagellamovement
endosporeprotective resting stage of some bacteria