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ECS Biology 3d
Cell terminology
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| capsule | cellular secretions for the protection of bacteria |
| cell wall | a rigid or nearly rigid structure surrounding the cell |
| cytology | study of cells |
| cytoplasmic matrix | liquid filler in the cell |
| cytoplasmic organelles | structures that accomplish the cell's functions |
| eucaryotic cell | cell with a true nucleus and membrane-bound organelles |
| internal cellular membranes | form many structures in the cytoplasm |
| plasma membrane | outermost boundary of the cell |
| procaryotic cell | cell that lack a true nucleus and have only non-membrane-bound organelles |
| protoplasm | the entire substance of the cell |