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Functions of the Bacterial Cell Structures

Match the bacterial cell structure to its corresponding function.

AB
fimbriaeprovides adherance to surfaces
flagellaenables bacteria to move
pilus (pili)transfer of materials from one bacteria to another
capsuleused to avoid phagocytosis
cell wallprovides structure/strength
cell membraneencloses cytoplasm; allows material in and out of cell
cytoplasmgelatinous filling of cell; site of chemical reactions
nucleoidcontains genetic material
plasmidproduce enzymes & toxins for protection
ribosomeprotein synthesis
endosporeprotects bacteria in harsh environments


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