Question

Use the drop-down menus to answer questions about bacteria.

Since bacteria are prokaryotes, they have no
The outside of a bacterial cell is protected by a structure called a
.
The
provides a rigid structure that gives the cell its shape.
The
helps to transport ions, nutrients, and waste.

allow DNA to be transferred from one bacterium to another.

Answer 1

Since bacteria are prokaryotes, they have no nucleus.
The outside of a bacterial cell is protected by a structure called a capsule.
The cell wall provides a rigid structure that gives the cell its shape.
The cell membrane helps to transport ions, nutrients, and waste.
Pili allow DNA to be transferred from one bacterium to another.