Cells Flashcards
1
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Cell theory
A
- all living things are made of one or more cells
- cells are the smallest unit of life
- new cells are produced from existing cells
- each cell maintains homeostasis
2
Q
prokaryotes
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no nucleus
carry out all functions of life
ex: bacteria
3
Q
Eukaryotes
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has a nucleus
organelles
single or multicellular
ex: all plants, animals, fungi
4
Q
multicellular organisms
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- eukaryotes
- cells are specialized
5
Q
cell membrane
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surrounds the cytoplasm of a cell, semi permeable
gated fence around a school
6
Q
cytoplasm
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holds together the organelles within the cell
tables/ chairs in a restaurant
7
Q
mitochondria
A
the powerhouse of the cell
a battery
8
Q
lysosomes
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break down food, that the cells can use to destroy older cells
clean up crew
9
Q
peroxisomes
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break down hazardous materials
compost
10
Q
rough endoplasmic reticulum
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passageway that sends/ delivers proteins
