Cells

Question 1

Prokaryotes vs eukaryotes

Answer 1

Pro: lack nucleus (ie bacteria and archaea)
Eu: have nucleus

Question 2

Normal Flora, indigenous microbiota, probiotics

Answer 2

Normal/indigenous: bacteria naturally on or in you
Probiotics: microorganisms ingested for health

Question 3

What is a virus/virion? Are they alive?

Answer 3

Virus = DNA/RNA inside protein coating. Not alive as they can’t reproduce on their own.

Question 4

What is a cell? How are they structured? Note about structure?

Answer 4

Cell: smallest living thing
Membrane surrounding biomolecules
All cells have common structure

Question 5

Mitochondria, cytoplasm, Golgi apparatus

Answer 5

Mito: make ATP energy through respiration
Cytoplasm: cell goo for shape and containing cell parts
Golgi apparatus: lipid/protein dealer (makes/stores/transports)

Question 6

Ribosomes and ER (rough/smooth)

Answer 6

Ribosomes: in rough ER, help w protein synthesis
Rough ER: protein synthesis
Smooth ER: lipid processing

Question 7

Difference between plant and animal cells? (2 organelles)

Answer 7

1. cell wall, made of cellulose
2. Chloroplasts, for photosynthesis