Cells, Organelles, and their Characteristics

Prokaryote

"before" cell or cell with no nucleus; DNA not contained in the Nucleus

Eukaryote

"true" cell or cell with nucleus; Contains nucleus where DNA is contained, usually larger and more complex than Prokaryotes

Three characteristics that all cells share

Cell Membrane, Cytoplasm and RNA/DNA

Cytoplasm

Everything outside the nucleus

Chromatin

Granular material in nucleus; Made up of DNA bound to proteins; When a cell divides, it condenses to form Chromasomes

Nucleus

Large membrane enclosed structure that contains the cell's DNA; Control center of cell; Surrounded by the nuclear envelope

Nucleolus

Organelle inside nucleus where the assembly of ribosomes occur

Cell membrane

What seperates the cell's content from the outside environment & regulates what moves in and out as well

Ribosome

Where proteins are made, contain RNA/DNA