cells Flashcards

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binomial nomenclature

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Two terms used to denote genus and species of a living organism

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2
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vacuole

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A space within the cytoplasm of a cell typically containing fluid

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3
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Cladistics

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classification of organisms based on genetic perspective

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4
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Eukaryote

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has nucleus. Organisms whose cells contain a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles.

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5
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prokaryote

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no nucleus. A microscopic single cell organism that has neither a distinct nucleus with a membrane and nor other specialized organelles.

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6
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systematics

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The branch of biology that deals with taxonomy

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7
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Chitin

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material that gives strength to exoskeletons

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8
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cellulose

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an important structural component of the primary cell wall of green plants in many forms of algae

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9
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cytoplasm

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gelatinous liquid that fills the inside of a cell

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10
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homeostasis

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The state of steady internal conditions maintained by living systems

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11
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cytosol

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The liquid component of the cytoplasm of a cell

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12
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cell membrane

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separates the interior of a cell from the outside environment

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13
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flagella

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A slender thread, like structure that enables many organisms to swim

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14
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protist

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A single cell organism

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15
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mitochondria

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A membrane bound cell organelle in which the process of respiration energy production occur

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16
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phytoplankton

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microscopic, plantlike organisms that are the base of the marine food web

17
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chloroplast

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A plastid that contains chlorophyll in which photosynthesis takes place

18
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zooplankton

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small free-floating, aquatic micro organisms

19
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what are the different groups of micro organisms we have studied

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plants, animals, bacteria, fungi

20
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what are the 6 common features of the 4 groups of organisms we have studied

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1.Reproduction
2. has cells.
3. Grows and metabolizes.
4. has genetic material.
5. responds to environment.
6. maintains homeostasis.

21
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draw a bacterial cell, label the parts, describe the function of parts

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cell wall
capsule
genetic material
cell membrane
ribosomes
cytoplasm
flagellum

22
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ribosomes

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A minute particle, consisting of RN and proteins

23
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cell wall versus cell membrane

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cell membrane separates interior of the cell from the outside environment… The cell wall is the exterior of a plant cell

24
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capsule

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The outer layer of the cell that protects bacteria from toxic compounds

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draw a membrane labeled its parts and describe the functions
1.glycoprotein 2. glycolipid 3. Peripheal membrane protein 4. integral membrane protein 5. cytoskeletal filaments 6. cholesterol 7. Protein channel. 8. phospholipid Byler.
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Nucleus
contains chromosomes