Prokaryote Cell Overview

Question 1

What is a Prokaryote x10

Answer 1

1. One circular chromosome, not membrane bound.
2. No histones
3. No organelles
4. Peptidoglycan cell walls
5. Reproduce by binary fission
6. No true nucleus; no nuclear membrane
7. Glycocalyx present as capsule or slime layer
8. Plasma membrane has no carbs and lack sterols
9. No cytoskeleton
10. Ribosomes are small 70s