300833 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Fluid Mosaic Model, Endospore, Nucleoid

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14 Nov 2018
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Bacterial cell structures and their functions: plasma membrane, plasma membranes are selectively permeable barriers that control the movement of substances in and out cells. Furthermore it separates the interior of all cells from the outside environment. Slime layers protect bacterial cells from environmental dangers such as antibiotics and desiccation, it also allows bacteria to adhere to smooth surfaces such as prosthetic medical devices and catheters. Fimbriae are involved in adherence(attachment) of bacteria to surfaces, substrates and other cells or tissues in nature: pili"s main function is to attach a bacterial cell to specific surfaces or to other cells. Flagella: flagella move liquid past the surface of the cell. For single cells like sperm , this enables them to swim: endospore: endospores ensure the survival of a bacterium under harsh environmental conditions. Explain the structure of the cell membrane, including the fluid mosaic model and its roles in mediating flow of molecules in and out of the cell .

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