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IUPUI Microbiology Davidson Exam 1 2025 Questions and Answers What is a prokaryotic cell? - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-A cell without a nucleus with no membrane bound organelles What is an example of a prokaryotic cell? - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-bacteria What is a eukaryotic cell? - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-Cell with a nucleus and membrane bound organelles What is an example of a eukaryotic cell? - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-plant and animal cells, as well as parasites What do viruses consist of? - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-Nucleic acid packaged within a protein coat. No cell membrane What are fimbriae? - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-hairlike appendages that allow for attachment What is the purpose of flagella? - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-helps bacteria move around, provides motility What is the purpose of pilli? - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-Sexual reproduction: conjugation Transfer DNA from one cell to another Bacteria become resistant to drugs What makes up the cell envelope? - ....ANSWER☑️☑️...-Composed of the glycocalyx, cell wall, cell membrane …FOR STUDY PURPOSES ONLY…©️ 2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED… 1