- Bacterial cells are prokaryotic cells, meaning they lack a true nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles. Instead, their genetic material is located in a region called the nucleoid, which is not enclosed by a membrane.
- Bacterial cells can have different shapes, such as rod-shaped (bacillus), spherical (cocci), or spiral (spirilla). These cellular shapes can influence their ability to move, adhere to surfaces, or interact with other cells in their environment.
(Using bullet points, write down 2-3 big ideas that you learned about bacterial cells. Answers must be in complete sentences.
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