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Prokaryotic Cells - Capsule
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Total cards: 5•Content version: v4•Public deck•Updated: 8/1/2026
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#1
Front (Question)
What is a capsule?
Back (Answer)
A thick polysaccharide layer outside of the cell wall.
#2
Front (Question)
What is the capsule used for?
Back (Answer)
Sticking cells together as a food reserve. Protection against desiccation, chemicals and phagocytes.
#3
Front (Question)
What happens in some species?
Back (Answer)
The capsules of many cells fuse together forming a mass of sticky cells called a biofilm.
#4
Front (Question)
Example of biofilm?
Back (Answer)
Dental plaque.
#5
Front (Question)
What is the capsule made up of?
Back (Answer)
Secreted slime.