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What is biology?
What is biology?
A science that studies living things and provides an understanding of life.
What is the specialized branch of biology that deals with the study of structure and function of cell organelles?
What is the specialized branch of biology that deals with the study of structure and function of cell organelles?
Cell Biology
What are the two types of cells?
What are the two types of cells?
What is a characteristic of prokaryotic cells?
What is a characteristic of prokaryotic cells?
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Prokaryotic cells divide by ______.
Prokaryotic cells divide by ______.
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What separates the nucleus from the cytoplasm in eukaryotic cells?
What separates the nucleus from the cytoplasm in eukaryotic cells?
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Which process do eukaryotic cells use to divide?
Which process do eukaryotic cells use to divide?
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What is cytology?
What is cytology?
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Study Notes
Biology
- Biology is the study of living organisms, encompassing the exploration of life itself.
Cell Biology
- Cell biology is a dedicated branch of biology specializing in investigating the construction and function of cellular components.
Cytology
- Cytology focuses specifically on studying cells, providing deeper insights into their structure and function.
Cells
- Cells serve as the fundamental structural units of all living entities.
- Two primary types of cells exist: prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
Prokaryotic Cells
- Prokaryotic cells, exemplified by bacteria, are characterized by their small size (typically 1 to 5 micrometers in length).
- They possess a cell wall situated outside the cell membrane.
- Prokaryotic cells lack a nuclear envelope, which means their genetic material (DNA) is not separated from other cellular components.
- Prokaryotic cells do not contain histones, specialized proteins that bind to DNA.
- They lack membrane-bound organelles, structures within the cell that perform specific functions.
- Prokaryotic cells divide through a process called binary fission.
Eukaryotic Cells
- Eukaryotic cells, such as amoeba, are generally larger than prokaryotic cells.
- They possess a distinct nucleus, enclosed by a nuclear envelope, which houses their genetic material.
- Histones interact with DNA in eukaryotic cells.
- Eukaryotic cells harbor a multitude of membrane-limited organelles within their cytoplasm.
- Eukaryotic cells divide via two processes: mitosis and meiosis.
Diagrams
- Diagrams of prokaryotic cells illustrate various components, including a DNA strand, plasmid, ribosome, cytoplasm, capsule, cell wall, plasma membrane, fimbriae, and flagellum.
- Typical cell diagrams showcase animal cells, plant cells, and bacterial cells.
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Explore the fascinating world of prokaryotic cells, the simplest form of life. This quiz delves into their structure, function, and distinguishing characteristics compared to eukaryotic cells. Understand the unique traits that make prokaryotic cells essential to biological study.
