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Tutorial On Cells and Cell Biology 1119
Tutorial On Cells and Cell Biology 1119
Nucleotide
Organic molecule
Consists of
Base Ring structure
with Nitrogen, Carbon, Oxygen, Hydrogen Ribose
Sugar
Phosphate (PO43-)
Acidic character
Carboxylate RCOO-
Sulfate RSO4- Alkyl HR
Sulfonate RSO3- Hydroxyl ROH
Phosphate PO43- Carboxyl RCOOH
Amine RNH3+
Cell Membrane
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Prokaryotic Cell: Cytoplasm
Cytoplasm
space inside the cell
the fluid part is called cytosol
semi-transparent, gelatinous
also includes elements suspended in it
contains water, dissolved ions, small molecules,
large water-soluble molecules
catabolism happens here
Creation of energy from nutrients that come into the cell
Nutrients pass across cell membrane
An Organism