Roles of structures found in a bacterial cell

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Physical barrier that protects against mechanical damage and excludes certain substances
Cell Wall
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Protects bacterium from other cells and helps groups of bacteria to stick together for further protection
Capsule
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Acts as a differentially permeable layer which controls the entry and exit of chemicals
Cell-surface membrane
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Aids movement of bacterium because it's rigid, corkscrew shape and rotating base help the cell spin through fluids
Flagellum
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Possesses the genetic information for the replication of bacterial cells
Circular DNA
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Possessses genes that aid the survival of bacteria in adverse conditions e.g. produces enzymes which break down antibodies
Plasmid
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Protects bacterium from other cells and helps groups of bacteria to stick together for further protection

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Capsule

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Acts as a differentially permeable layer which controls the entry and exit of chemicals

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Aids movement of bacterium because it's rigid, corkscrew shape and rotating base help the cell spin through fluids

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Possesses the genetic information for the replication of bacterial cells

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