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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 wall
maintain structure and protect
mesosome
cell membrane, where some chemical reactions occur
cytoplasm
contains salts and chemicals, where many reactions occur
ribosomes
where protein is made
nucleoid
contains genetic information, one single loop
plasmid
small loop of DNA containing a few genes
capsule
polysaccharide,makes bacteria sticky, "hides" them
pili
attachment, conjugation
flagella
movement
endospore
protective resting stage of some bacteria