Cellular Biology Terminology

noun the material within a living cell, excluding the nucleus

• The cytoplasm is the jelly-like substance that fills a cell.
• The cytoplasm is like the goo inside a cell.
• The cytoplasm is the cell's goop.
• The cytoplasm is the lifeblood of the cell.

noun the living contents of a cell that are surrounded by a plasma membrane

• The protoplasm within the cell is responsible for carrying out various metabolic processes.
• I heard that protoplasm is like the jelly inside a cell.
• Don't mess with the protoplasm of the cell, dude.
• The protoplasm of society is constantly evolving and adapting to new challenges.

adjective relating to or occurring outside a cell or cells

• Extracellular fluid is the fluid that surrounds cells in the body.
• The extracellular stuff outside the cells is important for keeping everything in balance.
• The gooey extracellular stuff around cells is like the cell's personal bubble.
• Just like how a fence separates two yards, the extracellular matrix separates cells in the body.

noun A eukaryote is an organism whose cells contain a nucleus and other organelles enclosed within membranes.

• Eukaryotes are organisms whose cells have a true nucleus containing their genetic material.
• Did you know that humans are eukaryotes?
• Eukaryotes are like the VIPs of the cell world.
• In the world of cells, eukaryotes are the kings and queens ruling with their nucleus.

adjective describing an organism whose cells have a nucleus enclosed within membranes

• Eukaryotic cells contain a nucleus enclosed within a membrane.
• Eukaryotic organisms have cells with a nucleus.
• Eukaryotic stuff is like the fancy version of cells.
• In the world of biology, eukaryotic cells are like the VIPs with their own nucleus.

noun a red dye used in microscopy to stain cell nuclei

• Acetocarmine is commonly used in laboratories for staining chromosomes during cell division studies.
• I heard acetocarmine is the go-to stain for looking at cells under the microscope.
• Hey, pass me that acetocarmine stuff so I can check out these cells.
• Adding acetocarmine to the mix really brought out the details, just like adding a pop of color to a painting.