Cell Bio Flashcards

1
Q

what is the cell theory

A

cells are a basic unit of structure and function in life, all living things are made of cells, cells come from pre-existing cells

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2
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what are the two cell types

A

prokaryotic, eukaryotic

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3
Q

What three cell structures do only plants have

A

central vacuole, chloroplast, cell wall

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4
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What 5 things do all cells have in common?

A

cell membrane, ribosomes, cytoplasm, DNA, plasma membrane

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5
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What does semi-permeable mean?

A

allows certain substances to pass through, solvent but not certain solutes

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6
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What is the tail end of the phospholipids?

A

non-polar

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7
Q

what is the function of the phospholipids?

A

long term energy

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8
Q

what is the function of cholestrol?

A

help with fluidity

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9
Q

what is the function of proteins?

A

structure, cell wall, muscle

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10
Q

how do molecules move during passive transport?

A

from high concentrations to low

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11
Q

how do molecules move during active Transport?

A

molecules move from low concentrations to high

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12
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What 3 transports are passive transport?

A

diffusion, facilitated diffusion, osmosis

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13
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does passive transport require energy?

A

no

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14
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what material does diffusion move through?

A

phospholipids

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15
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what material does facilitated diffusion move through?

A

membrane spanning protein

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16
Q

what material does osmosis move through?

A

water

17
Q

what 2 transports are active transports?

A

active Transport, cytosis

18
Q

does active Transport require energy?

A

yes

19
Q

what material does active Transport move through?

A

membrane spanning proteins

20
Q

what material does cytosis move through?

A

membrane form vacuole

21
Q

if a cell is hypotonic then it will get (larger/smaller)

A

larger

22
Q

if a cell is hypertonic it will get (larger/smaller)

A

smaller

23
Q

what are organelles?

A

cellular structure that has one or more specific hobs to perform in a cell

24
Q

why do cells have difference in their structures?

A

they accumulate different sets of RNA and protein molecules

25
Q

what characteristics describe a prokaryotic cell?

A

doesn’t have a membrane surrounding its DNA, free-floating

26
Q

what characteristics describe a eukaryotic cell?

A

nucleus is enclosed in nuclear membrane (nucleolus)

27
Q

what 2 cells are only in animal cells?

A

nucelus, membrane bound organelles