Top Cell Structure Flashcards

Life takes many forms and even at the single cell level the variety of forms which exist is both beautiful and staggering. In our cell structure flashcards you will learn about a variety of the components which make up these forms and how their form dictates their function. You will learn the fundamental differences between the two major forms of life, eukaryotes and prokaryotes. Here are some examples of the content you will encounter. Did you know that prokaryotic cells lack nuclear membrane, and mitotic apparatus? Bacteria do not have a membrane-enclosed nucleus and their genetic material is located in an irregular region called the nucleoid.

Bacteria do not have spindles and asters that make up the eukaryotic mitotic apparatus. What do the prokaryotic cells do to make up for the fact that the bacteria do not have spindles and asters that make up the eukaryotic mitotic apparatus? Additionally, you will learn that there are two different kinds of bacteria, eubacteria and archae. Eubacteria is the bacteria we encounter every day, while Archaea is the bacteria that inhabits extreme environments (high salt, temperature, or chemicals). This content will expand your understanding about the various forms of life that exist.
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