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Cell Wall
* Acts as a barrier and protects against mechanical damage
* Made of peptidoglycan
Capsule
* Protects bacterium from other cells
* Helps other groups of bacteria stick together for further protection
Cell-surface membrane
* Acts as a differentially permeable layer which controls the entry and exit of substances
Flagellum
* Aids movement due to rigid, corkscrew shape
* Has a rotating base which helps the cell move through fluids
Circular DNA
* Contains genetic information for the replication of DNA
Plasmid
* Possesses genes that aid in survival of bacteria in adverse conditions
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