Cell Structure and Function Flashcards
All organisms are made of …
cells
Cells are the smallest …
unit of life that can function independently
Cell Theory is all cells arise from …
preexisting cells
Eggs are the largest and most expensive …
cell
The two categories of cells are …
Eukaryotic and Prokaryotic
Eukaryotic cells have a …
nucleus; that contain cells DNA
Prokaryotic cells have NO …
nucleus; DNA resides in cytoplasm
A Prokaryotic cell DNA resides in …
cytoplasm
Prokaryotes have what 4 basic structures …
Plasma membrane , Cytosol, DNA ,and Ribosome
Plasma Membrane contain …
DNA, Ribsomes, and Cytoplasm
Cytosol is a …
jelly like fluid inside cell
DNA is one or more …
circular loops that contain genetic information
Ribsomes are a granular body inside …
cytoplasm
Ribosomes convert genetic info into …
protein structures
What does a cell wall do ?
protects and gives shape to the cell
A Capsule is a what ?
protective outer coating
A pilus is _ like and helps _ …
hair like that helps cells attach to other surfaces
A flagellum is _ like and aids in _ …
whip like and aids in cellular movement
Eukaryotic cells have compartments with …
specialized functions
The compartments of eukaryotic cells are called o…
organelles
Eukaryotic cells are _ times bigger than Prokaryotes.
10
Bacteria falls under what cell … ?
Prokaryotes
What structure is not found in plant cells ?
Centriole
What three structures are not found in animal cells?
Chloroplast, Cell wall, and Vacuole .
According to the theory of Endosymbiosis two different …
types of prokaryotes worked in
close partnerships
Every cell is bordered by a …
plasma membrane
Extracellular layer is a …
watery fluid OUTSIDE of cell
Intercellular layer is a …
watery fluid INSIDE of cell
A Phospholipid Bilayer is a P…
Plasma Membrane
