1. Cell Organelles (Cilia-Bacterial DNA):
Function, Structure, and Associated Biomolecule

2. Cilia (Both Cells) Structure: Associated Biomolecules: Function:
Moves substances past membrane
Provides propulsion (movement)
Keeps airways clear from dirt and mucus
Prokaryotic Cell
Structure:
Cilia – short hair-like vibrating structures
In lungs, trachea, and middle ear
Eukaryotic Cell
Associated Biomolecules:
Proteins

3. Sex Pilli or pilus (Prokaryotic Cells)
Function:
Attaches to female bacterium to transfer DNA
Structure:
Appendage of male bacterium
Associated Biomolecules:
Nucleic Acid

4. Fimbriae (Prokaryotic Cells)
Function:
Allows attachment to the target host’s tissue
Structure:
Series of threads, resembling fringe
Associated Biomolecules:
Protein

5. Capsule (Prokaryotic Cells)
Function:
Enhances the ability of the bacterium to cause diseases
Protects cell from engulfment by macrophage (White blood cells)
Structure:
Extracellular
Contains water
Associated Biomolecules:
Lipids
Carbohydrates
Protein

6. Plasmid (Prokaryotic Cells)
Function:
Can replicate independently of chromosomes
Structure:
Genetic structure
Small circular ring in cytoplasm
Associated Biomolecules:
Nucleic Acids

7. Bacterial DNA (Prokaryotic Cells)
Function:
Bacterial Chromosomes (Genetic Material)
Structure:
Irregularly shaped nucleid with DNA
Associated Biomolecules:
Nucleic Acids