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Prokaryotic Cell Structures in General Biology

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  • Glycocalyx
    A protective outer layer of a prokaryotic cell, which can be a capsule or slime layer.
  • Cell Wall
    Provides shape and structural support to the prokaryotic cell.
  • Cell Membrane
    Regulates the entry and exit of substances in and out of the cell.
  • Cytoplasm
    Gel-like substance containing cellular components within the cell membrane.
  • Nucleoid
    Region in prokaryotic cells containing DNA; it is not membrane-bound.
  • Ribosomes
    Sites of protein synthesis in the cell.
  • Mesosome
    Infoldings of the cell membrane, possibly involved in cell division.
  • Fimbriae and Pili
    Surface structures used for attachment to surfaces and genetic exchange.
  • Flagella
    Motility structures that enable movement of the cell.
  • Inclusion Bodies
    Storage sites within the cell for nutrients.
  • Plasmid
    Small, circular DNA molecules separate from the chromosomal DNA.