2A. Cells Flashcards

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3 principles of cell theory

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  1. All living things are made of cells.
  2. Smallest unit of life
  3. Cells come from pre-existing cells.
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Prokaryotes…

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lack membrane bound organelles, lack defined nucleus, have circular chromosomes, divide by binary fission, only single celled.

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Eukaryotes…

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Contain membrane bound organelles, have defined nucleus, have multiple linear chromosomes, divide by mitosis and meiosis.

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Prokaryotes are what cells

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Bacteria

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Eukaryotes are what cells

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Animal, plant and fungi

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Membrane-bound organelles include:

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Every organelle except ribosomes, cell wall and cytoskeleton.

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Evidence of being a living thing (think: MRS GREN)

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Movement
Respiration
Sensitivity
Growth
Reproduction
Excretion
Nutrition

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