Cells Test Flashcards

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1
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Define Single-Celled Organisms

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Organisms that are made of only one cell.

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Define Protists

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A Type of cells

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2
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Define Cells

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The Basic Unit of Life

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3
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Define Organelles

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Performs special functions in the cell

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4
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Define Vacuoles

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fluid-filled organelles that store materials such as food, water, sugar, minerals, and waste products; MUCH larger in plant cells

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5
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Define Organs

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A unit made of tissue that serves a function.

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6
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Define The Cillia

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hairs on a paramecium that help them swim

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Define Cell Membrane

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separates the cell from the surrounding environment and functions as a selective barrier for the import and export of materials.

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8
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Define Digestive Enzymes

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Helps digest things in the cell. Stored in the lysosome

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9
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Define Ribosome

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Makes Protines

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10
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Define Endoplasmic Reticulum

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a membraneous structure that assembles proteins and other parts of the cell membrane

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11
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Define Multi Cellular Organisms

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Organisms that are made of more than 1 cells.

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12
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Define Asexual Reproduction

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Offspring from a single parent

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13
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Define Sexual Reproduction

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2 parents creating a child.

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14
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Define Cytoplasim

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Fluid-like gel substance that holds everything in place

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15
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Define Genetic Material

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Materials Containing genetics

16
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Define Chloroplasts

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site of photosynthesis in plant cells. Turns sunlight energy into sugars for the cell to use for energy.

17
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Define Mitochondrion

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Energy To Food

18
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Define Lysosome

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Digests Celluar waste

19
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Define Nuculus

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Stores DNA

20
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What’s The Difference Between Plant and Animal Cells?

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None

21
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What’s the difference between Prokaryote and Eukaryotic Cells

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Prokaryote No membrane-bound organelles
Eukaryotic Membraine Bound organelles and has DNA

22
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Cell Wall

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Protective Thing That Protects the Cell

23
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Define Eukaryote

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have a nucleus that contains DNA and membrane-bound organelles

24
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Define Prokaryote

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do not have a nucleus or membrane-bound organelles.

25
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Define Lysosomes

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gets rid of waste in the cell and contains strong digestive enzymes which, when released, can break down worn-out organelles

26
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Define The Nuculus

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where most of the genetic material (or DNA) of the cell is stored; only found in eukaryotes.

27
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Define DNA

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a self-replicating material that carries the genetic recipe for that organism.