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Cell structure
Term | Definition |
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Protoplasm | All the living parts of a cell |
Animal Cell | Nucleus, cytoplasm, cell membrane |
Cytoplasm | Jelly like substance outside the nucleus |
Plant Cell | Nucleus, chloroplasts, vacuole, cytoplasm, cell membrane, cell wall |
Cell Wall | For support and protection |
Vacuole | For strength and shape |
Chloroplasts | Where photosynthesis takes place |
Ultrastructure | The fine detail as seen under an electron microscope |
Cell Membrane | Made of phospholipids and protein- controls what enters and leaves the cell, gives support and retains cell contents |
Nucleus | Made of DNA and protein- controls the cell |
Chromatin | Non-dividing strands of DNA |
Nucleolus | Where ribosomes are made |
Mitochondria | Supplies energy, contains DNA |
Ribosomes | Made of RNA and protein- make protein |
Prokaryotic cells | Dont have a nucleus or membrane enclosed organells eg. bacteria |
Eukaryotic cells | Have a nucleus and membrane enclosed organells |
Stain for Animal Cells | Iodine |
Stain for Plant Cells | Methylene blue |