Bacteria Answers

Use the drop-down menus to answer questions about bacteria.Since bacteria are prokaryotes, they have no X cell membranecell wall✔ nucleus

The outside of a bacterial cell is protected by a structure called a X cell membrancecell wall✔ capsule.

The cell membrane✔ cell wallX capsule provides a rigid structure that gives the cell its shape.

X Flagella✔ Pili allow DNA to be transferred from one bacterium to another.

Use the drop-down menus to identify which bacterial shape applies.

B (spiral-shaped)

C (spherical)

Staph infection

Cholera

E. coli

Use the drop-down menus to answer the questions about binary fission.

Binary fission results in cells that are .

Binary fission results in cells that are .

Put the steps of binary fission in order from first (1) to last (4). DNA molecules attach to the cell membrane.

Two new, identical cells are produced.

The membrane elongates and pinches off.

The membrane elongates and pinches off.

Use the drop-down menus to answer the questions about genetic recombination.

involves scraps of genetic material.

uses a virus to transmit genetic material.