The Cell Flashcards
Define Multicellular
a term referring to being made up of many cells.
Define Ultrastructure
a term referring to the fine detail of a cell under an electron microscope.
Define Unicellular
a term referring to being made up of one cell
Define Prokaryotic
a term used to describe primitive cells that do not have a definitive nucleus (scattered genetic info)or membrane-bound organelles.
Name an example of a prokaryotic cell
Bacteria
Define Eukaryotic
a term used to describe cells with membrane-bound organelles and a definitive nucleus
Name an example of Eukaryotic cells
Plant and Animal
Whats cytoplasm
its a jelly-like substance inside the cell membrane it bulks up the cell and suspends and supports cell organelles (structures inside the cell)
describe the Vacuole
the Vacuole is a hole in the cell
-Animal: is small, temporary
-Plant: permanent, large
function~ to feed through and get rid of waste and water