Life and its properties Flashcards
1
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The six properties of life?
A
- is membrane delimited
- stores and follows
instructions - stores energy, uses
energy, - is self-replicating
- is evolving
- controls its functions and
responds
2
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- What is a cell?
A
The smallest unit of life.
3
Q
Prokaryotic Cell has?
A
- No nucleus (no nuclear membrane)
- Circular DNA
- Small size between 0.1-5
microns - Often no membrane-bound
organelles - Fast replication
4
Q
Eukaryotic Cell has?
A
membrane-bound nucleus and organelles
5
Q
What are the main molecules that support the property of life?
A
- Lipids
- Carbohydrates
- Nucleic Acids
- Proteins
6
Q
What cell is this?
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What cell is this?
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