BIO 1404 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Endoplasmic Reticulum, Cell Membrane, Golgi Apparatus

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Prokaryotic cells: only the predominantly single- celled organisms of the domains. Lacks a nucleus, or any other membrane- bound organelle. Prokaryotic dna is found in a central part of the cell, called the nucleoid. Nucleoid : central part of a prokaryotic cell in which the chromosome is found. Have a cell wall and many are surrounded by a polysaccharide capsule. Cell wall : rigid cell covering made of cellulose that protects the cell, The cell wall acts as an extra layer of protection, helps the cell provides structural support, and gives shape to the cell. maintain its shape, and prevents dehydration. Some prokaryotes have flagella, pili or fimbriae. Flagella : long, hair- like structure that extends from the plasma membrane. Pili are used to exchange genetic material during a type of reproduction and is used to move the cell. called conjugation. Dna is organized into a single circular chromosome.

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