Chapter 6.2 Flashcards

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The domains bacteria and archaea are under which type of cells?

A

prokaryotic cells

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Give the 4 organelles present in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.

A
  • plasma membrane
  • cytosol
  • DNA
  • ribosomes
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TRUE or FALSE:
The primary difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells is the location of the DNA.

A

True

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Which organelle refers to the attachment structures on the surface of prokaryotic cells?

A

fimbriae

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It refers to the region where the prokaryotic cell’s DNA is concentrated.

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nucleoid

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It refers to the outer coating of prokaryotic cells consisting of a capsule or a slime layer.

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glycocalyx

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Give the etymology and the meaning of the term eukaryotic.

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Eukaryotic means “true nucleus.” It comes from the Greek words “eu” which means true and “karyon” which means kernel (referring to the nucleus).

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TRUE or FALSE:
Some prokaryotic cells possess regions surrounded by proteins (not membranes) within which specific reactions occur.

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True

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It refers to the thin projections on the surface of intestinal cells which increases the surface area of the cell without an appreciable increase in volume.

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microvilli

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TRUE or FALSE:
The plasma membrane and organelle membranes participate directly in the cell’s metabolism because enzymes are built right into the membrane.

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True

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