cell structure
[/sɛl ˈstrʌktʃər/]
nounpl: cell structures
estrutura celular
1. The organized arrangement and composition of components that make up a biological cell, including the cell membrane, nucleus, cytoplasm, and various organelles
The cell structure includes mitochondria, ribosomes, and the endoplasmic reticulum.
A estrutura celular inclui mitocôndrias, ribossomos e o retículo endoplasmático.
2. The way in which cells are physically organized and how their internal components are arranged
Understanding cell structure is fundamental to studying biology.
Compreender a estrutura celular é fundamental para estudar biologia.
3. The morphological and functional organization of a cell at the microscopic level
Plant and animal cell structures differ in several important ways.
As estruturas celulares das plantas e animais diferem de várias maneiras importantes.
This term is predominantly used in scientific, medical, and educational contexts in both Brazilian Portuguese and English-speaking countries. It is a fundamental concept taught in high school and university biology courses across all regions where these languages are spoken.
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