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Bio Lab 3
Cell Structure and Function
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Biology
Undergraduate 1
01/31/2011

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What is common of both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
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Both have a plasma or cell membrane surrounding a gel-like cytoplasm. In both, the plasma membrane is a phospholipid bilayer.
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Prokaryotic Cells
Definition
No membrane bound organelles, no nucleus, typically bacteria and yeasts, single circular DNA, usually a cell wall.
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Eukaryotic Cells
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nucleus, membrane bound organelles, DNA in chromosomes, plants and animals
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Bacilli
Definition
rod shaped prokaryotic cells
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Cocci
Definition
spherical prokaryotic cells
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spirilla
Definition
corkscrew prokaryotic cells
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