Cells Flashcards

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1
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how did cell get its name

A

used cell to describe empty spaces in cork

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2
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Who first discovered “cells”

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Robert hooke

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3
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Function of the cell membrane?

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Give cell shape, regulate what goes in and out

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Function of the nucleus?

A

Determine what protein are made

Control cell activities

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Function of nuclear membrane?

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Allows materials to move in and out of th enucleus

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Function of Nucleolus?

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Produces ribosomes

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7
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What is cytoplasm?

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Jellylike material between cell membrane and nucleus

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Function of centrioles?

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Aid in cell reproduction

ONLY animal cells

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Function of chloroplasts and chlorophyll?

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Chloroplasts - Contain GREEN pigment chlorophyll

Chlorophyll - Traps energy from sun and used to make food AKA photosynthesis

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Function of cell wall?

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Provides support and protection

ONLY in plants, fungi, and bacteria

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Function of lysosomes?

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Destroy worn out parts and rid bacteria
Break down disease causing germs
Contain digestive enzymes
Remember: “lys”is - splitting

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12
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Function of ATP?

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used for energy storage

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13
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Function of vacuole?

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Helps maintain shape of cell

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