11. Cytoplasmic matrix: the part of the cytoplasm that is liquid and the stroma. Is the major site of cellular metabolism. 12 organelles: a general term for various subcellular structures with specific functions in the cytoplasm. 13, cell wall: plant cells outside the cell wall, the main ...
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The fundamental unit of structure in biology is the living cell. Regardless of whether an organism is single celled or multicellular, it must carry out the same basic functions in order to survive, both as an individual and as a species. These functions include acquisition of nutrients and ...
Cells Functions structure of these cells is a flying disk shaped like a donut‚ this is so maximum haemoglobin can be carried allowing maximum amount of oxygen to be transported. Sperm cells A sperm cell is the male reproductive cell that carries the male portion of chromosomes and deoxyribon...
Structure and Function of Cells Organelle –“little organ” these are the structures found in cells that carry out the activities of life within the cell Cell Membrane Outer boundary of cell Protects the cell Controls what enters and leaves the cell Also called – plasma membrane Is semi-permea...
The cell is the most basic unit of life. In the human body, cells compose of all the tissues and organs and are in constant communication with each other to maintain the functions needed to grow and survive. This chapter will focus on the mechanisms relevant to cell signaling and cell divi...
cell membrane thin flexible barrier that surrounds all cells, regulates what enters and leaves the cell nucleus the center of an atom. which contains the protons and neutrons in cells eukaryote organism whose cells contain a nucleus prokaryote unicellulor organism that leaves a nucleus cytoplasm in...
Cytoplasm A thick, clear, gel-like fluid that fills the regions between the cell membrane and the organelles of Eukaryotic cells. Organelles are tiny cell structures that carry out specific functions with-in the cell. 8 Nucleus The nucleus is the cell’s control center, directing all of the ...
Organelle, any of the specialized structures within a cell that perform a specific function (e.g., mitochondria, ribosomes, endoplasmic reticulum). Organelles in unicellular organisms are the equivalent of organs in multicellular organisms. The contracti
Every single species is composed of a cell and it includes both single-celled and multicellular organisms. The cells provide shape, structure and carry out different types of functions to keep the entire system active. The cell contains different functional structures which are collectively called ...