Cells Flashcards
What does a eukaryotic cell have that a prokaryotic cells doesn’t?
A nucleus
What do plant cells contain to allow them to carry out photosynthesis?
Chloroplast
What are plasmids?
Plasmids are circles of bacterial DNA. These are in addition to the chromosomal DNA found in bacteria, which do not have nuclei.
Three main parts of an animal cell
The three main parts of an animal cell are the nucleus, cell membrane and cytoplasm.
What is the function of mitochondria?
To release energy through respiration
Function of cytoplasm
Breaks down molecules and where the chemical reactions occur
Is a bacterial cell a prokaryotic or eukaryotic?
Prokaryotic
Definition of health
The absence of disease
What is a pathogen?
A pathogen is a microorganism that causes diseases
Four types of pathogens
Bacteria, virus, fungi, Protozoa
What is herd immunity?
Less likely to get a disease when others are vaccinated in your community
What are ribosomes?
Where protein synthesis happens
What is the process called where dissolved particles pass in and out of cells?
Diffusion
What is a bacterium?
A single celled bacterial organism
