Match the prokaryotic cell structures with their functions.
-helps protect disease-causing bacteria from destruction by the immune system

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The capsule is a thick layer of protective polysaccharides that surrounds the cell and helps bacteria avoid detection and destruction by the immune system. Pili are used for attachment and transfer of genetic material, flagella are used for movement, ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis, and DNA contains the genetic information of the cell but does not have a specific function in protecting against the immune system.

Match the Prokaryotic Cell Structures with Their Functions