biology test 7.1-7.2 Flashcards

1
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Anton Van Leeuwenhoek

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First to observe bacteria and protozoa.

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2
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Cell Theory

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All living organisms are composed of cells.

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3
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Cell Wall

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Rigid structure found in plant cells, maintains shape.

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4
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Central Vacuole

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Maintains rigidity in plant cells when filled.

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5
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Centrosomes

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Organizing center for microtubules in animal cells.

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6
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Chloroplast

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Organelles that convert light energy into carbohydrates.

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7
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Cristae

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attaches o the mitochondria and stores the enzymes for chemical reactions

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8
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DNA

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Genetic material found in eukaryotic cells. made with DNA wrapped aorund protein

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9
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Electron Microscope

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Uses electron vacuum; cannot observe living specimens.

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10
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Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER)

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Internal membrane system for protein and substance transport.

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11
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Eukaryotic Cells

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Organisms with cells that enclose their nucleus. ex - animal cells

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12
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Free Ribosomes

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Ribosomes that remain in the cytoplasm. used within the organelles’ and to build orgenelles

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13
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Golgi Apparatus

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Processes and sorts proteins; modifies received proteins. modifies received protein in the liquid that is inside of it

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14
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Light Microscope

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Magnifies images using multiple lenses, low resolution.

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15
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Lysosomes

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Contain enzymes to break down waste materials.

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16
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Matthias Schleiden

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Proposed all plants are made of cells.

17
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Mitochondria

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produces energy via a chemical reaction firing off inside the cells. has some of its own DNA.

18
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Nucleolus

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Site for pre assembled ribosmoes to be stored

19
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Nucleus

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Controls cell functions and contains DNA.

20
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Permeable

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Allows selective passage of substances.

21
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Plasma Membrane

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Outer cell membrane separating internal and external environments.

22
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Prokaryotic Cells

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Single-celled organisms without enclosed nucleus. ex - bactera

23
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Ribosomes

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the basis of protein that cells use to build protein

24
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Robert Hooke

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Discovered cells using a cork and microscope.

25
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Rough ER

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ER with ribosomes synthesizing proteins for export.

26
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Rudolf Virchow

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Proposed all cells arise from pre-existing cells.

27
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Smooth ER

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ER involved in lipid and steroid hormone synthesis. chemical reaction speed this up

28
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Theodore Schwann

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Claimed all animals are composed of cells.

29
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Vesicles

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Membrane-bound sacs transporting substances within cells. I.e - transports proteins from the rough er to the golgi apparatus

30
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Vacuole

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stores water like water sails proteins and carbs