... cells, the cytoplasm also contains membrane bound organelles. The organelles are supported and moved by the cytoskeleton in eukaryotic cells. In all cells, the cytoskeleton and membranes both lock enzymes (another class of protein) in a chemically significant order - almost like stations on an assembly line. The list that follows summarizes major differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. PROKARYOTIC genetic material: DNA ... and subcellular structures are associated with specific cell functions and chemistry. I've arranged the principle cell structures into a list. I've also ...

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... to be treated by genetic engineering, specifically, gene therapy. The basis of gene therapy is to supply a functional gene to cells lacking that particular function, thus correcting the genetic disorder or disease. There are two main categories of gene therapy: germ line therapy, or altering of sperm and egg cells, and somatic cell therapy, which is much like an organ transplant. Germ ... line therapy results in a permanent change for the entire organism, and its future offspring. Unfortunately, germ line therapy, is not readily in use on humans for ethical reasons. However, this geneti...

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... in the spindle. The spindle is a mesh-like structure that helps move the chromosomes apart. At the end of prophase the chromosomes condense tighter, the nucleolus disappears, and the nuclear envelope begins to break down. Metaphase is the second phase of mitosis, and is the shortest as well. During this phase the chromosomes line ... up across the center of the cell. Anaphase is the next phase in mitosis. It begins when the sister chromatids split. Chromatids are the identical parts that form the chromosome. ... tissue, as well as a special tissue that connects the muscle with certain p...

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