What is the function of the structure identified by the red arrow? (2 points) food capture

mobility

DNA transfer

Protection

Note about the question:

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Protection

Explanation:

The red arrow seems to be pointing to the membrane of bacteria cells. Probably the green structure also includes the cell wall.

Bacteria are a wide group of unicellular prokaryotic microorganisms with a simple structure and sized between 1 to 10 micrometers. These organisms lack a nucleus, nuclear membrane, and organelles. They only present plasmids and ribosomes. They have a cell membrane and a cell wall that protects the cell. Some of them can also show a capsule.

Membranes and cell walls delimitate and protect the cells from different extracellular factors that might damage them. The membrane constitutes a selectively permeable barrier that allows the free pass of only a few substances while it blocks others.