Chapter 4 - Cell Structure and Function Flashcards
All cells come only from ________ cells
Preexisting
All organisms are composed of
Cells
Cells are the ______ structural and functional unit of organisms.
Smallest
Cells need a large surface area of plasma membrane for ..
for exchanging wastes for nutrients through the plasma membrane
Prokaryotic ____ a membrane-bound nucleus.
Lack
Archaea?
- Live in extreme habitats
- More diverse in shape
Methanogens
Halophiles
Thermoacidophiles
Cell envelope includes …
Plasma membrane
Cell wall
Glycocalyx
Plasma membrane can form internal pouches called ..
Mesosomes
Prokaryotes ____ mitochondria and other eukaryotic organelles
Lack
( long ) - provides motility
Flagella
Small bristle-like fibers that sprout from the cell surface to help attach to other surfaces.
Fimbriae
Rigid, tubular structures used to pass DNA from cell to cell
Conjugation pili
They contain a membrane-bounded nucleus that houses the DNA and contain specialized organelles .
Eukaryotic cells
Known as the traffic cop?
Plasma membrane
Eukaryotic cells contain small structures called _________
Organelles