Introduction To Cells Flashcards
1
Q
What is the basic unit of life?
A
The cell
2
Q
What is cell biology?
A
The study of living cells in animals bacteria and yeast.
3
Q
What are DNA and RNA used for?
A
The creation of proteins
4
Q
What is the plasma membrane?
A
The outer covering of the cell that separates its internals from the environment.
5
Q
What is cytoplasm?
A
The material within the cell that contains other cellular components.
6
Q
What is DNA?
A
The genetic material of the cell
7
Q
What are ribosomes?
A
The structures that make proteins.
8
Q
What is the bacteria and archea cell size limit?
A
1-5um
9
Q
What is the plant and animal cell size lot?
A
10-100um
10
Q
What is mitosis?
A
Occurs in plant and animal cells where chromosomes are replicated and distribute evenly to create two daughter cells.
