Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

General Biology > Cells And Cell Theory > Flashcards

Cells And Cell Theory Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
AP® Biology flashcards Biology 101 flashcards
1
Q

A thin semipermeable membrane layer of lipids and proteins surrounding the cell.

A

Cell Membrane

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

An organelle that contains several other sub-organelles such as nucleolus, nucleosome and chromatins.

A

Nucleus

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

A double-membrane structure that surrounds the nucleus.

A

Nuclear Membrane

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

A small organelle found near the nucleus, which has a thick centre with radiating tubules.

A

Centrosome

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

They are round organelles surrounded by a membrane and comprising digestive enzymes which help is digestion, excretion and in the cell renewal process.

A

Lysosome

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

A jelly-like material which contains all the cell organelles.

A

Cytoplasm

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

The substance found within the cell nucleus, contained by the nuclear membrane.

A

Nucleoplasm

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

A flat, smooth layered, sae-like organelle which is located near the nucleus and involve in manufacturing, storing, packing and transporting the particles throughout the cell.

A

Golgi Apparatus

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

The powerhouse of the cell. It generates cellular energy.

A

Mitochondrion/Mitochondria

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

They are small organelles made upof RNA-rich cytoplasmic granules and they are the sites of protein synthesis.

A

Ribosome

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

A double-membrane surrounding nucleus.

A

Nuclear Envelope

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

It disappears when cell divides. Makes ribosome that makes proteins.

A

Nucleolus

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Helps cell maintain its shape and also help more organelles around.

A

Cytoskeleton

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Found only in animal cell. Paired structure near nucleus. Help to pull chromosome pairs apart to opposite end of the cell.

A

Centrioles

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Heriditary materials of the cell.

A

DNA

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

All living things are made up of cell. Cells are the basic unit of structure and function in an organism. Cells come from pre-existing cells through cell division.

A

Cell Theory

17
Q

A German Zoologist who concluded that all animals were made up of cell.

A

Theodore Schwann

18
Q

A German Botanist who concluded that all plants were made up of cells in 1838. Also a co-founder of the cell theory.

A

Matthias Schleiden

19
Q

A German medical doctor who reasoned that all cells come from pre-existing cell by cell division. He also observed cells dividing under the microscope.

A

Rudolph Virchow

20
Q

Responsible for naming cells. Used microscope to examine a thin slice of cork.

A

Robert Hooke

21
Q

A dutch Microscope maker who used simple, handheld microscope to view pond water and scrapingsfrom his teeth. The first person to view organism.

A

Anton Van Leeuwenhoek

22
Q

Cells that lack nucleus or membrane-bound organelles. Simplest type of cell.

A

Prokaryotes

23
Q

Cells that have a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles. More complex type of cell. It includes protists, fungi, plants, and animals.

A

Eukaryotes

24
Q

3 Basic Cell Structure

A

Nucleus, Cell Membrane, and Cytoplasm with organelles

25
Q

It protects bacterial cell from ingestions and destruction by white blood cells.

A

Capsule

26
Q

It is very small. Performs various function for a cell.

A

Organelles

27
Q

Heads contain glycerol and phospate andare hydrophilic. Tails are made of fatty acids and are hydrophobic. Can move laterally to allow small molecules to enter.

A

Phospholipids

28
Q

To make cellular product like hormones and lipids.

A

Smooth ER

29
Q

To produce proteins for the rest of the cell to function.

A

Rough ER

30
Q

A membrane-bound organelle present inside a cell involve in maintaining shape and storing water, food, waste, etc.

A

Vacoule

31
Q

It is an elongated organelle enclosed by phospholipid membrane. It is shaped like a disc.

A

Chloroplast

32
Q

To protect the watery, gel-like interior of the bacterial cell.

A

Cytoplasmic Membrane

General Biology (2 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions