NATS 1675 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Nucleoid, Cytoplasm, Nucleoplasm
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Introduction to cells: c1 cells are the fundamental structural units or building blocks of all. Organisms: c2 an organism is defined as a living thing, c3 cells are composed of protoplasm contained in a membrane, protos = first; plasma = something formed or molded, c4 protoplasm is the essential material of all cells in living organisms. Life depends on, and arises out of, the continuous chemical activity that occurs in protoplasm. Kingdoms: long ago: two kingdoms plant or animal, the classification of kingdoms were expanded, now, there are five different kingdoms, 1. Single cell and capable of its own movement. Have organelles ( little organs specific functions) Differ from plants cannot make their own food. Contains a cell wall like a plant. Example: mushroom, yeast, and slim mold: 4. Plants have their own chlorophyll, therefore, can make their own food. Animals no chlorophyll, have to eat their food.