3.1 - Eukaryotic Cell Structure: Animal Cells Flashcards by Sam McGee

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What are the two main groups of living organisms?

A

Eukaryotes and Prokaryotes

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What type of cells make up eukaryotes?

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Eukaryotic cells

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What type of cells make up prokaryotes?

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Prokaryotic cells

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Are eukaryotic cells more or less complex than prokaryotic cells?

A

More complex

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Where is DNA found in eukaryotic cells?

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In the nucleus as chromosomes

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What is the largest organelle in an animal cell?

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Nucleus

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What does the nucleus contain?

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Genetic information (DNA)

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What is the nucleolus?

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Structure within the nucleus

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What is the nuclear envelope?

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Double membrane surrounding the nucleus

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What are nuclear pores?

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Pores in the nuclear envelope

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What is the function of the nucleus?

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Controls cell activities

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What is the cell-surface membrane also known as?

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Plasma membrane

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What is the cell-surface membrane made of?

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Lipids and protein

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What is the function of the cell-surface membrane?

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Controls substance movement

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Where are mitochondria found?

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In cells requiring lots of energy

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What does the matrix of mitochondria contain?

A

Enzyme-rich liquid

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What are cristae?

A

Folds in the inner membrane of mitochondria

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What do mitochondria contain?

A

mtDNA and ribosomes

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What is the function of mitochondria?

A

Site of aerobic respiration

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What size are eukaryotic ribosomes?

A

80S

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What are ribosomes made of?

A

Proteins and rRNA

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What do ribosomes consist of?

A

Large and small subunits

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What is the function of ribosomes?

A

Protein synthesis

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What does the Golgi apparatus consist of?

A

Cisternae and vesicles

What are cisternae?

Fluid-filled sacs in the Golgi apparatus

What is the function of the Golgi apparatus?

Processes and packages lipids and proteins

What covers rough endoplasmic reticulum (RER)?

Ribosomes

What does RER contain?

Network of membranes enclosing cisternae

What is the function of RER?

Synthesis and transport of proteins

What does smooth endoplasmic reticulum (SER) lack?

Ribosomes

What is the function of SER?

Synthesis

What do lysosomes contain?

Hydrolytic enzymes

What is the function of lysosomes?

Digest pathogens