prokaryotes

• what is a prokaryotic cell?

  cells that don’t contain a nucleus- no membrane bound organelles
• what size is a bacteria cell?

  small structure
• what does a bacteria cell contain?

  plasmids, ribosomes, nucleoid, cell wall, capsule
• what are plasmids?


  Circular DNA molecules that can replicate independently of the chromosomal DNA in bacteria and other organisms.
• what is the nucleoid?

  Region in a prokaryotic cell where the genetic material (DNA) is located.
• what is the capsule?

  layer outside the cell wall to prevent the cell from drying out