Classifying cells Flashcards

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Prokaryotic ( bacterial) cells

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  • Autotroph or heterotroph
  • single-celled
  • small
  • lack membrane-bound organelles
  • DNA single circular chromo
    maybe smaller chromo ( plasmids)
  • Cell wall containing peptidoglycan

EG
- Bacteria
- Archea

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Eukaryotic

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  • membrane-bound nucleus and organelles
  • Linear chromos
  • Large

EG
- Plant cells
- Animal cells
- Protists cells
- Fungal cells

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3
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Autotroph meaning

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An organism that makes its own food, typically through photosynthesis

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4
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Heterotroph meaning

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An organism that obtains its food by consuming other organisms

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5
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what is Protista

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Protista is a kingdom of simple, mostly single-celled eukaryotic organisms that are not plants, animals, or fungi. Examples include algae, amoebas, and paramecia.

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what is single-celled meaning

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Single-celled means the organism is made up of only one cell that performs all life functions.

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7
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Types of protists

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Aigae
Amoebas
Paramecia

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8
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Algae

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  • Move using Flagella
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9
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Amoebas

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  • Move using pseudopodia
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10
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Paramecia

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  • move using Cilia
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11
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Unique Characteristics and What They Do

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Eye spot = Can detect and respond to the environment ( light sensitive)

Obtain nutrients and grow ( some are autotrophs)

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