Chapter 2.4 - Eukaryotic Cell Structure Flashcards
1
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What are the two fundamental types of cell?
A
Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic
2
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What is a prokaryotic organism?
A
Single-cellular, cytoplasm within cell holds nuclear region
3
Q
What is a eukaryotic organism?
A
Multi-cellular - cells contain nucleus, cytoplasm, and other complex compartmentalized organelles.
4
Q
What is Metabolism?
A
The synthesis and breaking down of molecules within the body - chemical reactions taking place within cytoplasm.
5
Q
What is the function of the nucleus?
A
- contains DNA, coded genetic information
- controls metabolic function of cell, directs synthesis of all proteins required by cell.
