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6 Cards in this Set
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Cell Wall |
* Acts as a barrier and protects against mechanical damage * Made of peptidoglycan |
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Capsule |
* Protects bacterium from other cells * Helps other groups of bacteria stick together for further protection |
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Cell-surface membrane |
* Acts as a differentially permeable layer which controls the entry and exit of substances |
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Flagellum |
* Aids movement due to rigid, corkscrew shape * Has a rotating base which helps the cell move through fluids |
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Circular DNA |
* Contains genetic information for the replication of DNA |
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Plasmid |
* Possesses genes that aid in survival of bacteria in adverse conditions |
