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What is a Prokaryotic cell? |
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Definition
- It is an extremely small cell
- Has a simple internal structure
- Has no membrane bound organelles
- Only Bacteria and Cyanobacteria are prokaryotes
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What is a Eukaryotic cell? |
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Definition
- Has complex internal structure
- Has many membrane bound organelles
- Has membrane bound nucleus
- Inc. animals, plants, protozoa and fungi
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Definition
- Each living thing has a plasma membrane
- Controls the entry of dissolved substances into and out of cell
- major component=Phospholipid
- Plasma membrane is made of a double layer of phospholipids with proteins embedded into the layer to provide channels
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What are the functions of a Plasma Membrane? |
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Definition
- is to hold the Cytoplasm within its boundaries
- Controls movement in and out of the cell, it allows come substances to cross by either diffusion or active transport
- Semi pearmeable
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