Chapter 1: The Cell Flashcards
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The 4 basic tenets of cell theory
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- all living things are composed of cells
- the cell is the basic fundamental unit of life
- cells arise only from preexisting cells
- cells carry genetic information in the form of DNA which is passed on from parent to daughter cell
2
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Eukaryotic vs Prokaryotic Cells
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prokaryotes:
- only unicellular
- no true nucleus
- no membrane bound organelles
eukaryotes:
- unicellular or multicellular
- true nucleus
- membrane bound organelles
3
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microfilaments
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4
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microtubules
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5
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intermediate filaments
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6
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epithelial tissue
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7
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connective tissue
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8
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simple epithelia
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9
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stratified epithelia
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10
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pseudostratified epithelia
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11
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cuboidal cells
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12
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columnar cells
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13
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squamous cells
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14
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prokaryotic domains
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archaea and bacteria
15
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cocci, bacilli, and spirilli
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