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LC biology monera

  1. What is the function of the cell wall in a bacteria cell?
    Shape structure support
  2. What is the function of the capsule
    Protection
  3. What is the function of the flagellum?
    Movement
  4. What is the function of the pilus?
    Attaching to surfaces
  5. What is the function of the plasmid!?
    Anti-biotic resistance
  6. What do you call the method of reproduction a bacteria cell uses?
    Binary fission
  7. Describe the process of binary. Fission
    • 1. The chromosomes attaches to the cell membrane
    • 2. The DNA is replicated
    • 3. The cell elongates and the two chromosomes separate
    • 4. The cell wall grows and splits the cell into two
    • 5. Two genetically identical daughter cells are formed
  8. What do bacteria form when in unfavourable conditions?
    Endospores
  9. What does autotrophic mean?
    Give the types a bacteria can have and an example of each
    • 1. Organisms which make their own food
    • Photosynetic
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