Bacterial Cell Exploration

Bacterial Cell Exploration

Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use the provided diagram to help you identify the parts of a bacterial cell.

Observe the diagram of a typical bacterial cell below:

1. Which of the following is NOT found in a bacterial cell?

2. What is the primary function of the flagellum on a bacterial cell?

1. Bacterial cells are classified as   because they lack a membrane-bound nucleus.

2. The genetic material of a bacterium is typically a single circular chromosome located in the   region.

3. Some bacteria have a sticky outer layer called a   that helps them attach to surfaces and protects them from drying out.

1. All bacteria are harmful to humans.

2. Bacteria reproduce asexually through a process called binary fission.

1. Describe two ways bacteria are beneficial to humans or the environment.

2. Explain the main difference between a prokaryotic cell (like a bacterium) and a eukaryotic cell.

Use the words from the word bank to label the parts of the bacterial cell in the diagram above. (Note: Not all words may be used, and some parts may not be labeled in the provided diagram.)