Diversity Flashcards
What does a Eukaryotic cell have that makes it different from a Prokaryotic cell?
Membrane-bound organelles
What does a Prokaryotic cell lack that makes it different from a Eukaryotic cell?
Membrane-bound organelles
What’s the difference between a multicellular organism and a colony of single celled organisms?
Single cells from a colony can function independently, single cells from a multicellular organism can’t
What is the function of a Nucleus?
To direct cell activities, contains genetic material called chromosomes
What is the function of a Mitochondrion?
To carry out cellular respiration to provide the organism with energy
What is the function of a Ribosome?
To make proteins
What is the function of the Golgi Apparatus?
To make, process and package proteins
What is the function of a Lysosome?
To help break down food using digestive enzymes
What is the function of the Endoplasmic Reticulum?
To transport items around the cell
What is the function of a Vacuole?
To store water or food
What is the function of a Chloroplast?
To carry out photosynthesis to provide the organism with energy
What is the function of a Cell Wall?
To support the structure of a cell
What are the Taxa in order?
Kingdom Phylum Class Order Family Genus Species
What is binomial nomenclature?
A system of naming an organism by listing its Genus followed by its species
