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Bacterial Structure Function

The document outlines the structure and function of various components of bacterial cells. Key structures include the cell wall for protection, the cell membrane for regulating material movement, and ribosomes for protein synthesis. Other components like plasmids and pili are involved in conjugation, while endospores provide protection against harsh conditions.

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Bacterial Structure Function

The document outlines the structure and function of various components of bacterial cells. Key structures include the cell wall for protection, the cell membrane for regulating material movement, and ribosomes for protein synthesis. Other components like plasmids and pili are involved in conjugation, while endospores provide protection against harsh conditions.

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Bacterial Structure - Function

STRUCTURE FUNCTION
Cell wall Protects the cell and gives shape
Outer membrane Protects the cell against some antibiotics (only in Gram-negative)
Cell membrane Regulates movement of materials into and out of the cell
Mesosome Respiration and septum formation
Chromosome Carries genetic information inherited from past generations
Plasmid Conjugation
Capsule & slime layer Antiphagocytic and helps in attachment to surfaces
Endospore Protects the cell against heat or drought
Pilus (Pili) Conjugation
Flagellum Motility
Ribosome Protein synthesis

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