This depicts a cell placed in what type of solution?
This depicts a cell in a hypertonic solution The cell has undergone plasmolysis
This figure depicts what process?
Facilitated transport Substances are moving from a higher concentration to a lower concentration A transporter protein was needed
Name 3 types of passive transport
Name 3 types of passive transport Simple diffusion Facilitated diffusion Osmosis
Name 2 active processes used by prokaryotes to transport materials across the cell membrane
Name 2 active processes used by prokaryotes to transport materials across the cell membrane Active transport Group translocation
What are the major components of a cell membrane?
What are the major components of a cell membrane? Phospholipid bilayer Proteins
What is the function of a plasmid?
What is the function of a plasmid? Plasmids are made of circular double-stranded DNA That contain important genes Give new characteristics to cells Some may be transferred to other bacteria
What is the function of ribosomes? Also describe their structure
Ribosomes Used for protein synthesis Are 70S in prokaryotes Are made up ribosomal RNA and proteins Contain a large and small subunit
What is the function of an endospore?
What is the function of an endospore? Survive adverse environmental conditions