Typical Bacterial Cell

Question 1

Cell wall

Answer 1

protects the cell and gives it shape

Question 2

Cell membrane?

Answer 2

regulates movement of materials into and out of the cell; contains enzymes important to cellular respiration

Question 3

Cytoplasm?

Answer 3

It is a gel like substance. Contains DNA, ribosomes, and organic compounds required to carry out life processes.

Question 4

Chromosomes?

Answer 4

Carries genetic information inherited from past generations.

Question 5

Plasmid?

Answer 5

Contains some genes obtained through genetic recombination.

Question 6

Capsule + slime layer?

Answer 6

Protect the cell and assist in attatching the cell to other surfaces.

Question 7

Pilus?

Answer 7

Assists the cell in attatching to other surgaces, which is important in genetic recombination.

Question 8

Flagellum?

Answer 8

Moves the cell