Cell Structure + Function Flashcards
1
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Cell def
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- smallest functional unit of life
- all living things composed of cells
2
Q
Cells vary in …
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- shape
- size
- form
3
Q
Organisms either … (# of cells)
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- unicellular
- multicellular
4
Q
Unicellular vs multicellular
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uni - one cell
multi - few cells - 1 trillion cells working together
5
Q
Homeostasis
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- regulation of favourable conditions in organism
6
Q
Types of Cells (2)
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- eukaryotes
- prokaryotes
7
Q
Oldest known life form (cell type)
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- prokaryote
8
Q
Which type of cells smaller
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- prokaryote
9
Q
NO organized nucleus and organelles (ribosome exception)
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- prokaryote
10
Q
Chromosomes plasmid (circular shape)
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- prokaryote
11
Q
Types of eukaryotic cells (2)
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- plants
- animals
12
Q
Membrane bound; organized nucleus
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- eukaryote
13
Q
Organized organelles; membrane bound
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- eukaryote
14
Q
Have cell wall
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- plant cell
15
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Have chloroplast
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- plant cell