Prokaryotic Organelles and Functions

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Smaller in prokaryotes than eukaryotes; produce proteins
Ribosome
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Jelly-like substance containing mainly water
Cytoplasm
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Hairlike structures on the surface of the cell which attach to other cells
Pilli
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Long, whiplike structure which aids movement
Flagellum
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Protects the cell and maintains its shape
Cell wall
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Small, circular DNA structure
Plasmid
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Additional outer covering on some prokaryotic cells; retains moisture and helps cell to stick to surfaces
Capsule
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Area in the cytoplasm which contains a bacterial DNA molecule
Nucleoid region
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Jelly-like substance containing mainly water

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Cytoplasm

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Hairlike structures on the surface of the cell which attach to other cells

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Long, whiplike structure which aids movement

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Protects the cell and maintains its shape

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