Cellular Organelles Flashcards
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What occurs in a mitochondria?
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Respiration occurs here; makes energy.
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What does a nucleus contain?
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Contains genetic material (DNA) and chromosomes
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What is the cell membrane?
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The “skin” of the cell; it encloses the entire cell and food/wastes pass through it.
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What is the flagella?
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Is like a long tail used for movement
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What are Cilia?
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Cilia are little hairs that could also be used for movement (like the flagella)
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What do plant cells contain that an animal cell does not?
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Plant cells contain a cell wall and chloroplasts. Animal cells do not.
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What are chloroplasts?
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Chloroplasts are where plant cells use chlorophyll to do photosynthesis.
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What are prokaryotic cells?
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(Bacteria) contain genetic genetic material NOT contained in a nucleus.
