Cell Structure + Function Flashcards

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Cell def

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  • smallest functional unit of life

- all living things composed of cells

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2
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Cells vary in …

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  • shape
  • size
  • form
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3
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Organisms either … (# of cells)

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  • unicellular

- multicellular

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Unicellular vs multicellular

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uni - one cell

multi - few cells - 1 trillion cells working together

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5
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Homeostasis

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  • regulation of favourable conditions in organism
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6
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Types of Cells (2)

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  • eukaryotes

- prokaryotes

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7
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Oldest known life form (cell type)

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  • prokaryote
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8
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Which type of cells smaller

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  • prokaryote
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NO organized nucleus and organelles (ribosome exception)

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  • prokaryote
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10
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Chromosomes plasmid (circular shape)

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  • prokaryote
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11
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Types of eukaryotic cells (2)

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  • plants

- animals

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12
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Membrane bound; organized nucleus

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  • eukaryote
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13
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Organized organelles; membrane bound

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  • eukaryote
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14
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Have cell wall

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  • plant cell
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15
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Have chloroplast

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  • plant cell
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16
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Large central vacuole

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  • plant cell
17
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Have centrolies

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  • animal cells
18
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Responsible for cell division/growth

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  • centrioles