Introduction to Cell Biology

This set of vocabulary flashcards covers the fundamental definitions, classifications, and structural components of cells based on the lecture notes.

Cell (Etymology)

Derived from a Greek word meaning "hollow space".

Protoplasm

The living contents of a cell, consisting of both the nucleus and the cytoplasm.

Cell

The structural, functional, and fundamental unit of life.

Prokaryotic cell

A type of cell found in Bacteria, Cyanobacteria, and Archeobacteria.

Eukaryotic cell

A type of cell found in Animal, Plant, Fungal, and Algal organisms.

Basic components of a cell

The three essential parts of a cell: nucleus, cell membrane, and cytoplasm.

Cell membrane

The universal structure and most prominent feature of a cell, present in every cell.

Bacterial Nucleus

A structure that is not well-defined in prokaryotic organisms like bacteria.

Cell wall

The protective layer of the cell.

Cytoplasm

The soluble sap or living content of the cell consisting of different variations.

Cytosol

The soluble part of the cytoplasm.

True Solution

A homogeneous part of the cytoplasm containing small molecules and ions.

Colloidal Solution

A part of the cytoplasm containing large molecules, which can be further classified as Sol or Gel.

Sol

The non-viscous part of a colloidal solution.

Gel

The viscous part of a colloidal solution.

Inclosure body check

A ribosome is considered a structure that is not an inclusion body, unlike elements like $Mg$ or molecules like $H_2O$.