COMMON CELL TRAITS

A cell is the smallest unit that is capable of performing life functions.

COMPARING CELLS

The size & shape of a cell relates to its function. (job it does)

Prokaryotic Cells

cells without membranebound structures EX: bacteria pond scum

Eukaryotic Cells

cells with membranebound structures EX: animals, plants, fungi and protists

CELL WALL

protects the cell gives shape is made of cellulose A cell wall is found in plants, algae, fungi, & most bacteria.

CELL MEMBRANE

Outer covering, protective layer around ALL cells For cells with cell walls,the cell membrane is inside the cell wall Allows food, oxygen, & water into the cell & waste products out of the cell. Fluid-mosaic model/Phospholipid Bilayer

CYTOPLASM

gelatin-like inside cell membrane constantly flows aka protoplasm

CYTOSKELETON

scaffolding-like structure in cytoplasm helps the cell maintain or change its shape made of protein

NUCLEUS

Directs all cell activities Contains instructions for everything the cell does These instructions are found on a hereditary material called DNA Usually the largest organelle

NUCLEAR MEMBRANE

separates nucleus from cytoplasm controls movement of materials in & out of nucleus

NUCLEOLUS

Aka little nucleus Found in the nucleus

CHROMATIN

contains genetic code that controls cell made of DNA & proteins

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