Cell Types and Cell Structure Flashcards

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1
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What is the smallest unit of life that can replicate independently?

A

Cells

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2
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What are specialized structures that perform various jobs inside the cell called?

A

Organelles

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3
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What are cells with a nucleus called?

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Eukaryotic Cells

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4
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What are cells without a nucleus called?

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Prokaryotic Cells

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5
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What are Enzymes?

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They are Biological Catalysts that speed up Chemical Reactions without being altered.

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6
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What are Enzymes essential for?

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They are essential for:

  • Respiration
  • Digestion
  • Muscle and Nerve Function
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7
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What is broken down by Protease into Amino Acids?

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Proteins

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What is broken down by Amylase into Maltose?

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Starches

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9
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What is broken down by Lipase into Glycerol and Fatty Acids?

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Lipids

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10
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Name the 4 Nucleotides.

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  • Adenine
  • Thymine
  • Cytosine
  • Guanine
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11
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What is a Genetic Code?

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It is a Sequence of Bases.

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12
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What is a Gene?

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It is a Sequence of Bases that codes for a Protein.

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13
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Name the Eukaryotic Cells.

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  • Animal
  • Plants
  • Fungi
  • Protists
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14
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Name a Prokaryotic Cell.

A

Bacteria

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15
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Where are Lipase made?

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  • Small Intestine

* Pancreas

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16
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Where are Protease made?

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  • Small Intestine
  • Pancreas
  • Stomach
17
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Where are Amylase made?

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  • Small Intestine
  • Pancreas
  • Salivary Glands
18
Q

Fungi can be unicellular or multicellular

Is yeast unicellular or multicellular?

A

Unicellular

19
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What are Heterotrophs?

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Thet are organisms that get their energy from other organisms.

20
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What are Autotrophs?

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They are Organisms that get their energy from the sun.

21
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Name 3 Organelles found in Plant Cells but not Animal Cells.

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  • Chloroplasts
  • Cell Walls
  • Vacuoles
22
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What is an Allele?

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It is a different version of a gene, that is arised by mutation.