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B1: PROKARYOTIC AND EUKARYOTIC CELLS Flashcards

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What is a eukaryotic cell?

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A cell that contains membrane bound organelles (including nucleus)
-eg: animal cells and plant cells

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What is a prokaryotic cell?

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A cell that does not contain membrane bound organelles (including nucleus)
-eg: bacteria

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What is the function of the nucleus?

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-controls cell activities
-holds genetic material

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What is the function of the cytoplasm?

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-fluid holding sub-cellular structures
-site of chemical reactions

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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-controls what goes in and out of cells

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What is the function of the ribosomes?

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-protein synthesis

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What is the function of the mitochondria?

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-site of respiration

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What is the function of the chloroplasts?

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-contain chlorophyll
-absorb light for photosynthesis

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What is the function of the permanent vacuole?

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-contains cell sap to keep cell turgid

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What is the function of the cell wall?

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-strengthens and supports cell
(-contains cellulose only in plant cells)

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What is the function of the capsule?

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-sticky layer covering cell wall
-allows bacteria to stick to surfaces

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What are plasmids?

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-small circular rings of DNA

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What is the function of the flagellum?

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-long threadlike structure
-allows cell to move at faster speeds

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What sub-cellular structures are found in ALL EUKARYOTIC CELLS?

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-nucleus
-cytoplasm
-cell membrane
-mitochondria
-ribosomes

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What sub-cellular structures are ONLY found in PLANT CELLS?

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-chloroplasts
-cell wall
-permanent vacuole

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What sub-cellular structures are found in PROKARYOTIC CELLS?

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-cytoplasm
-plasmids
-single loop of DNA
-ribosomes
-cell membrane
-cell wall
-capsule
-flagellum

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