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Bacterial cell wall |
Basic structure of murein ( a tough glycoprotein) |
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Plasma membrane |
Same structure for eukaryotes and prokaryotes. Main boundary between inside of cell and environment. |
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Cytoplasm |
Has every organelle suspended inside. In bacterial cells it consists of cytosol |
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Cell membrane |
Consists of a phospholipid bilayer containing other molecules. |
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Mesosome |
In prokaryotes Infolding of the cell membrane, unknown what it's function is. |
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Capsule |
Pathogenic bacteria surrounded by mucus. Acts as a protective layer against viruses or immune system by hiding antigens on it's surface. |
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Flagella |
On some prokaryotes. Long helical tubes which extend out of the call wall and rotate for moment. |
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Pili |
In prokaryotes. Hollow protein structures used during bacterial conjugation (the transfer of genetic material between bacteria) |
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Prokaryotic cells |
Cells without membrane bound organelles. |
