Eukaryotic & Prokaryotic Cells Flashcards
1
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What is a Eukaryotic cell?
A
Any cell that has a clearly defined nucleus with a nuclear membrane around it.
2
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What is a eukaryote?
A
A multicellular organism.
3
Q
Give examples of Eukaryotic cells.
A
Animals, plants, protists, and fungi.
4
Q
What is a Prokaryotic cell?
A
An organism without a distinct nucleus, and a membrane.
5
Q
What is a prokaryote?
A
A unicellular organism.
6
Q
Give examples of Prokaryotic cells.
A
Bacteria, archea.
7
Q
List features of Eukaryotic cells
A
- Nucleus
- Cytoplasm
- Partially permeable cell membrane
- Mitochondria
- Ribosomes
In plant cell:
- Rigid cell wall
- Large vacuole
- Chloroplasts
8
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List features of Prokaryotic cells.
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- DNA stored in plasmids and cytoplasm.
- Cell membrane
- Cell wall
- Ribosomes
9
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State 3 main differences between plant and animal cells.
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- Plant cell has a cell wall, animal cell doesn’t
- Plant cell has chloroplasts, animal cell doesn’t
- Plant cell has a permanent vacuole, animal cell has small vacuoles
- Plant cell has fixed rectangular shape, animal cell has irregular round shape.
10
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What are Plasmids?
A
Rings of DNA
11
Q
What is the Flagella used for?
A
It is used to swim/move.
12
Q
What is the Slime capsule’s function?
A
For extra protection from white blood cells.
13
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What is the name for hairs on bacteria
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Cylia
