Question
Which structure is represented by the letter B on the bacterial cell diagram?
Bacteria Cell Anatomy
a
ribosome
b
pilus
c
nucleoid
d
flagellum
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Without the visual reference to the bacterial cell diagram, I can't definitively say which structure is represented by the letter B. However, I can provide a brief description of each of the options:
a. **Ribosome** - A small structure where protein synthesis occurs; can be found floating freely in the cytoplasm or attached to the membrane.
b. **Pilus (or pili)** - A hair-like appendage found on the surface of many bacteria; involved in adherence to surfaces and in some cases, conjugation (transfer of genetic material).
c. **Nucleoid** - A region within the bacterial cell that contains the genetic material (DNA); it is not membrane-bound like a true nucleus.
d. **Flagellum (or flagella)** - A long, whip-like structure that provides motility to bacteria, allowing them to swim.
If you can provide more information or context regarding the diagram, I might be able to help you better deduce what structure B refers to.
a. **Ribosome** - A small structure where protein synthesis occurs; can be found floating freely in the cytoplasm or attached to the membrane.
b. **Pilus (or pili)** - A hair-like appendage found on the surface of many bacteria; involved in adherence to surfaces and in some cases, conjugation (transfer of genetic material).
c. **Nucleoid** - A region within the bacterial cell that contains the genetic material (DNA); it is not membrane-bound like a true nucleus.
d. **Flagellum (or flagella)** - A long, whip-like structure that provides motility to bacteria, allowing them to swim.
If you can provide more information or context regarding the diagram, I might be able to help you better deduce what structure B refers to.