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Cells Flashcards

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1
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Cells can either be … or …

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Prokaryotic

Eukaryotic

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2
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What are eukaryotes?

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Organisms made up of eukaryotic cells

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What are prokaryotes?

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Organisms made of prokaroytic cells

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4
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List the subcellular structures found in an animal cell

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Nucleus
Cytoplasm
Cell membrane
Mitochondria
Ribosomes
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5
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List the extra subcellular structures plant cells have

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Cell wall
Permanent vacuole
Chloroplasts

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6
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Describe the nucleus

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Contains genetic material that controls the activities of the cell

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7
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Describe the cytoplasm

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Gel like substance where most of the chemical reactions happen
Contains enzymes that help control these chemical reactions

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8
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Describe the cell membrane

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Holds the cell together and controls what goes in and out

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9
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Describe the mitochondria

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Where mist of the reactions for aerobic respiration take place

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10
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Describe the ribosomes

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Where proteins are made in the cell

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11
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Describe the cell wall

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Rigid
Made of cellulose
Supports and strengthens the cell

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12
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Describe the permanent vacuole

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Contains cell sap

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13
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What is cell sap?

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Weak solution of sugar and salt

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14
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Describe chloroplasts

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Where photosynthesis occurs

Contains chlorophyll - green pigment which absorbs light for photosynthesis

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15
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How big are bacterial cells compared to animal cells?

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Much smaller

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16
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Are bacterial cells eukaryotic or prokaryotic?

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Prokaryotic

17
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Describe the structure of a bacterial cell

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Cell membrane
Cell wall
Cytoplasm
Plasmids - small rings of DNA
Single circular strand of DNA that floats freely in cytoplasm
18
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Describe the nucleus of a bacterial cell

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Is not a true nucleus

Single circular strand of DNA that floats freely in cytoplasm

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