University:
University of Wolverhampton
Course:
4PY019 | Pharmacy
Academic year:

2024
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309

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2
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Sara

1. Cell The smallest, basic unit of life responsible for all of life's processes. 2. Eukaryotic Cell A more complex and larger cell with membrane-bound organelles. 3. Prokaryotic Cell A simple cell without membrane-bound organelles or a nucleus. 4. DNA The genetic material responsible for storing all genetic information. 5. Plasma Membrane Separates the cell from the outside environment and controls substance entry and exit. 6. Cytoplasm A jelly-like substance present between the cell membrane and nucleus. 7. Ribosome Responsible for protein synthesis. 8. Nucleus Contains DNA and is responsible for genetic information storage. 9. Nucleolus Produces ribosomal RNA inside the nucleus. 10. Mitochondria Responsible for energy production in the form of ATP. 11. Cell Wall Provides structure and protection for the cell. 12. Capsule A layer of carbohydrates that surrounds the cell wall and helps with attachment. 13. Pili Rod-shaped structures involved in attachment and DNA transfer. 14. Flagella Thin, tail-like structures that assist in cell movement. 15. Golgi Apparatus Processes and packages proteins and lipid molecules. 16. Lysosomes 1/3 Subcellular organelles that function as the cell's digestive system. 17. Endoplasmic Reticulum A network of tubular structures involved in protein synthesis and lipid synthesis. 18. Vesicles Membrane-bound sacs involved in transportation and storage. 19. Chromatin Condensed DNA molecules bound to proteins called histones. 20. Cytosol The fluid part of the cytoplasm that contains organelles. 21. Endomembrane A group of membranous organelles with coordinated funcSystem tions. 22. Binary Fission Cell division in prokaryotic cells. 23. Mitosis Cell division in eukaryotic cells. 24. Transcription The process of producing mRNA from DNA. 25. Translation The process of protein synthesis from mRNA. 26. Brain Cells Cells in the brain that do not regenerate. 27. Cell Communica- The process of cells communicating with each other. tion 28. Cell Structure The role of cells in providing structure for the body. 29. Cellular Functions Absorbing nutrients, converting nutrients into energy, and carrying out specialized functions. 30. Cell Adaptation Cells changing with generations to adapt to different environments. 31. Bacteria The most common type of prokaryotic cell. 32. The process of creating proteins from amino acids. 2/3