Bacterial Cell Biology
Explore the basic structure and functions of a bacterial cell with this informative worksheet designed for 6th graders.
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Bacterial Cell Biology
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Refer to the diagram of the bacterial cell as needed.
Observe the diagram of a bacterial cell below:
1. Which of these structures is found in a bacterial cell but not in an animal cell?
Nucleus
Cell wall
Mitochondria
Cytoplasm
2. What is the main function of the flagellum in some bacteria?
Protection
Movement
Food storage
Genetic material
3. Bacteria are organisms, meaning they consist of a single cell.
4. The genetic material of a bacterial cell is located in the region, not enclosed in a nucleus.
5. All bacteria are harmful to humans.
True
False
6. The cell wall provides structural support to the bacterial cell.
True
False
7. Briefly explain why bacteria are considered prokaryotic organisms.