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1
Q

2 different types of cells

A

Eukaryote

Prokaryote

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2
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Eukaryote Cells

examples

A

plant cells
animal cells
fungi

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3
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Prokaryote cells

examples

A

bacteria

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4
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Organelles

A

sub-units within a cell with a specialised function.

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5
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Nucleus

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contains DNA that codes for proteins.

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6
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Nucleolus

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produces ribosomes

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7
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Nuclear envelope

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controls entry and exit of materials in and out of the nucleus

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8
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Nuclear Pores

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allows the passage of large molecules

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9
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Nucleoplasm

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the bulk of the nucleus which contains chromatin

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10
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Chromatin

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mass of material composed of DNA

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11
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Mitochondria

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The site of aerobic respiration produces ATP and releases energy.

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12
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Cristae in the Mitochondria

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folds that increase the surface area for reactions to take place

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13
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Matrix in the Mitochondria

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contains enzymes

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14
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Endoplasmic Reticulum

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membranes are continuous with the outer membrane of the nucleus.

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15
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Rough ER

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synthesises and transports proteins.

has ribosomes on the outer layer

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16
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Smooth ER

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synthesises and transports lipids and carbohydrates.

it has no ribosomes.

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17
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Ribosomes

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the site of protein synthesis.

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18
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Golgi Apparatus

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packages and modifies substances (proteins) from the Rough ER.

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19
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Lysosomes

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contains/release hydrolytic enzymes for waste management in cells.

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20
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Vacuole

A

cell support and turgidity

temporary food store in plants.

21
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Cell Surface Membrane

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controls the movement of materials in and out of the cell.

22
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Chloroplast

A

site of photosynthesis.

23
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Stroma in chloroplast

A

contains enzymes required for photosynthesis.

contains DNA and ribosomes to make proteins needed for photosynthesis.

24
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Double Membrane in chloroplast

A

highly selective.

25
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Thylakoid in chloroplast

A

contains chlorophyll

26
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Granum in chloroplast

A

stack of thylakoids gives a large surface area for photosynthesis.

27
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Microvilli

A

large surface area to increase absorption of substances into the cell.

28
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Cytoskeleton

A

protein fibres that maintain and stabilise the cells shape.

29
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Centrioles

A

protein fibres form the spindles during cell division.

30
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Eukaryote Organelles

A 
mitochondria
smooth ER
nucleolus
nuclear envelope
nuclear pores
rough ER
golgi apparatus
ribosomes
lysosomes
cell surface membrane
31
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Prokaryote Organelles

A 
cell wall
ribosomes
circular DNA
plasmid
flagella
cytoplasm
plasma membrane
capsuole
32
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Circular DNA

A

contains genes for survival and enzymes that break down antibodies/antibiotics.

33
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Flagellum

A

spins and corkscrews to help aid movement through fluids

34
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Capsule

A

sticks to surfaces and other bacteria inorder to protect the cell.

35
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Cell Wall

A

protects against mechanical damage

36
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Prokaryotes Size

A

0.1 to 10 micro meters in length

37
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Eukaryotes Size

A

10 to 100 micro meters in length

38
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Folds in the Membrane

A

contains enzymes for respiration or photosynthesis .

39
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Plasmid

A

contains genes that aid survival and produce enzymes to break down antibodies

40
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Differences between Eukaryotes and Prokaryotes (nucleus)

A

E has a nucleus

P has no nucleus

41
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Differences between Eukaryotes and Prokaryotes (bound organelles)

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E has membrane bound organelles

P has no membrane bound organelles

42
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Differences between Eukaryotes and Prokaryotes (cell wall)

A

E has a cellulose based cell wall

P has a peptiglycon based cell wall

43
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Differences between Eukaryotes and Prokaryotes (DNA)

A

E has DNA held on linear chromosomes and located within the nucleus
P has DNA held on circular chromosomes and located within the cytoplasm

44
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Differences between Eukaryotes and Prokaryotes (ATP production)

A

E happens in the mitochondria

P happens in infolded regions of the cell membrane called mesosomes

45
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Differences between Eukaryotes and Prokaryotes (ribosomes)

A

E has 80s ribosomes

P has 70s ribosomes

46
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Bacteria Cell Wall

A

peptidoglycan

47
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Fungi Cell Wall

48
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Plant Cell Wall

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