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Eukaryotas |
Definition: An organism consisting of a cell or cells in which the genetic material is DNA in the form of chromosomes contained within a distinct nucleus. Eukaryotas include all living organisms other than the bacteria and archaebacteria. |
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Cell membrane= gatekeeper |
Definition: The semipermeable membrane surrounding the cytoplasm of a cell |
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Cytoplasm |
Definition: Cytoplasm is a thick solution that fills each cell and is enclosed by the cell membrane. It is mainly composed of water, salts, and proteins. In eukaryotic cells, the cytoplasm includes all of the material inside the cell and outside of the nucleus |
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Organille |
Definition: Any of a number of organized or specialized structures within a living cell. |
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semi permeable |
Definition: (of a material or membrane) allowing certain substances to pass through it but not others, especially allowing the passage of a solvent but not of certain solutes. |
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lipids |
Definition: Any of a class of organic compounds that are fatty acids or their derivatives and are insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents. They include many natural oils, waxes, and steroids |
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nucleus |
Definition: the central and most important part of an object, movement, or group, forming the basis for its activity and growth. |
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cytoskeleton |
Definition: a microscopic network of protein filaments and tubules in the cytoplasm of many living cells, giving them shape and coherence. |
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endoplasmic |
Definition: a system of interconnected vesicular and lamellar cytoplasmic membranes that functions especially in the transport of materials within the cell and that is studded with ribosomes in some places—see rough endoplasmicreticulum. |
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ribosomes |
Definition: a minute particle consisting of RNA and associated proteins, found in large numbers in the cytoplasm of living cells. They bind messenger RNA and transfer RNA to synthesize polypeptides and proteins. |
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golgi apparatus |
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