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Cell Wall: Surrounds the
cell membrane and gives
Chromosome: Single
its shape and prevents
molecule not
osmosis leadingDNA
to the
cell bursting. enclosed in nucleus;
contains most of
bacteria’s genes.
Capsule: (slime Layer)
Sticky capsule around
Plasma Membrane:
cell wall that enhances
Surrounds cell and
some bacteria to cause
regulates what enters
disease.
and leaves cell.
Ribosomes: Site of
protein synthesis.
Cytoplasm: Jelly-like
fluid that helps give
the cell shape.
Flagellum: Some bacteria
have long, whip-like
projections that enable themPilus: Extension of plasma
to move
membrane- helps bacteria stick
to a surface and also acts as a
bridge where two bacteria can
exchange DNA
Plasmid: Genes
separate from
chromosomes which
can carry antibioticresistant genes.