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Cell parts/structure

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TermDefinition
Plasma membrane (cell membrane) thin coat of lipids surrounding and protecting the cell.
Cytoplasm all the material inside the plasma membrane. Made up of fluid called cytosol.
Ribosome structure in the cytoplasm where proteins are built (synthesized).
DNA contains the genetic instructions that cells need to build proteins (structures and enzymes).
Prokaryote (typical) – notice few internal structures and NO NUCLEUS
Nucleoid the DNA (genetic material) of the prokaryotic cell.
Plasmid small circular pieces of DNA, separate from the nucleoid material
Cell Wall surrounds and protects the cell.
Capsule polysaccharide coating prevents dehydration and aids the cell to “stick”
Pili protein filaments used in movement or transfer of plasmids between prokaryotic cells.
Flagellum organelle that allows movement
Eukaryote notice many internal structures (organelles) and a NUCLEUS
Nucleus double membrane bound structure the surrounds and protects the DNA (genetic material).
Cell Wall surrounds and protects eukaryotic plant cells.
Membrane bound organelles are structures that perform specific functions within the cell. Eukaryotic cells contain many different types of organelles, most of which are surrounded by a membrane similar to the plasma membrane.
Flagellum organelle that allows movement, found mainly in single celled eukaryotic cells.
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