Final: Cell Tour Flashcards
1
Q
What is Cell Theory? 3 Tenets?
A
- Cell theory is the theroy of common descent states that all organisms descended from a universal common ancestor
- cells are a fundamental unit of life
- all organisms are composed of cells
- all cells come from pre-existing cells
2
Q
How can you identify prokaryotic cells?
A
don’t have organelles
pill shaped
spikey
3
Q
How can you identify eukaryotic cells?
A
Circle
bigger
organelles
bumpy but smooth circle
4
Q
What are the major parts of cells that we have discovered?
A
Bacteria Cell: Nucleoid-region within cytoplasm of prok cell occupied by the DNA
Animal Cell: Membrane bound organelles; eu cells
Plant Cells: Chloroplasts; cell wall; vacuole (fills and pushes against cell wall to give turgor pressure)