BIO 226 Chapter 4: Bio 226 Ch. 4 Outline

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Dna not enclosed within membrane; singular, circularly arranged chromosome. Primarily the structure of cell walls and membranes; generally lack organelles. Eukaryotes [ true nucleus ] (ex. fungi, protozoa, and algae) Dna found within membrane-bound nucleus; dna found in multiple chromosomes. Contain membrane-enclosed organelles; ex. ) mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum, golgi apparatus, lysosomes, etc. Cell walls, when present, are chemically simple. Spherical coccus (can be oval, elongated, or flattened on one side) Division in one plane: diplococci (pairs) and streptococci (chains) Division in two planes: tetrad (groups of four) Division in three planes: sarcinae (cubelike groups of eight) Division in multiple planes: staphylococci (grapelike clusters) A sticky, gelatinous polymer external to cell wall; made inside cell and secreted to cell surface. If organized and firmly attached, it is described as a capsule; if unorganized and loosely attached, it is described as a slime layer. Function: adherence, avoid phagocytosis, prevent dehydration, prevent loss of nutrients.

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