Chapter 7- Section 1 Flashcards
An organism made up of one or more eukaryotic cells
Can be single or multicelled
Eukaryote
Eukaryote
An organism made up of one or more eukaryotic cells.
Can be single or multicelled
Are more complex and carry out more functions.
When did eukaryotes first appear?
1.5 billion years ago.
Capsule
Enables prokaryote cells to cling to surfaces
Enables prokaryotic cells to cling to surfaces
Capsule
Prokaryote
An organism that is a single prokaryotic cell
All genetic material is in a single loop of DNA
1 -2 micrometers in diameter
An organism that is a single prokaryotic cell
All genetic material is in a single loop of DNA
1 -2 micrometers in diameters
Prokaryote
How long have prokaryotes been around?
3.5 billion years
Ribosome
Cellular structure on which proteins are made
Cellular structure on which proteins are made
Ribosomes
Cytoplasm
Includes the cytosol and all the structures suspended within it
Includes the cytosol and all the structures suspended within it.
Cytoplasm
Cytosol
Fluid inside the cell
Fluid inside the cell
Cytosol
Cell membrane
The cells outer protective boundary
The cells outer protective boundary
Cell membrane
What does the cell theory state?
- All living things are made up of one or more cells
- Cells are the basic units of structure and function in all organisms
- All cells arise from existing cells
Who’s observations was the cell theory based from?
Schneiden, Schwann, and Virchow, from 1838-1858
Surface area-to-volume ratio
Limits the cells size.
Limits the cells size
Surface area-to-volume ratio
Nucleus
Encloses the DNA
The control center of the cell
Encloses the DNA
The control center of the cell
Nucleus
Organelle
A structure that carries out a specific function.
A structure that carries out a specific function.
Organelle