1. Understanding Animal Cells
... contains chromatin, a condensed complex of DNA and protein which make up chromosomes. DNA carries the instructions for cell division and also controls cell growth. Outside of the nucleus is what is referred to as the cytoplasm, a jelly like substance which fills the inner space of the cell between the outer membrane and the nucleic membrane. Within the cytoplasm ... DNA as their genetic material, they are both membrane bound and both have ribosomes. However prokaryotic cells such as bacteria are smaller and much more simply structured (Fig 3) They lack a nucleus and therefore have no c...
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