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Cell structure
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |