Biology P1 - Cell Biology Flashcards
Cell membrane
A selectively permeable membrane surrounding the cell and controlling the entry and exit of materials
Cytoplasm
The living substance inside a cell (not including the nucleus)
Compound microscope
A microscope in which the lens in close to the simple being magnified
Depth of field
The distance between the nearest and farthest objects in focus
Eukaryotic
Description of a cell which has a nucleus. Eukaryotic cells also have other structures in the cytoplasm which have membranes around them
Haploid
A sex cell (gamete) that contains one set of chromosomes
Prokaryotic features
Cell wall , cell membrane ,loops of dna
Do eukaryotic have a nucleus
yes
Do prokaryotic have a nucleus
no
Is prokaryotic or eukaryotic smaller
Prokaryotic are smaller
Prokaryotic definition
In prokaryotic cells the genetic material (DNA) is not enclosed in a nucleus
Eukaryotic definition
Eukaryotic cells, contain their genetic material (DNA) enclosed in a nucleus
Mitochondria
Organelles that contain the enzymes for respiration, and where most energy is released in respiration.
Ribosomes
Tiny structures where protein synthesis occurs.
Nucleus
Contains genetic material, including DNA, which controls the cell’s activities.