Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes- unit 2 Flashcards

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1
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All cells are enclosed by an outer structure called the _________ __________.

A

cell membrane (also called plasma membrane)

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2
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All cells are filled with _________ and contain structures called ________.

A

cytoplasm, ribosomes

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3
Q

What are the four types of eukaryotic cells cells?

A

1- plants
2- animals
3- protists
4- fungi

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4
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Are prokaryotes single-celled or multi-cellular organisms?

A

single celled
(unicellular)

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5
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Who was the first person to discover cells through a microscope?

A

Robert Hooke

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6
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True or False: Cells are the smallest units of life.

A

True

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7
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Can new cells be produced from existing cells?

A

Yes

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8
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What are cells?

A

The basic units of structure and function in living things.

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9
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True or False: All cells contain DNA.

A

True

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10
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Cells are categorized by the presence of the _________.

A

Nucleus

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11
Q

Do prokaryotes have a nuclues?

A

No

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12
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Which type of cell is more complex?

A

eukaryotes

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13
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Which type of cell is simpler?

A

prokaryotes

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14
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Do prokaryotes separate their genetic material?

A

No

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15
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What are 2 examples of prokaryotes?

A

bacteria and archaea

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16
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True or False: Eukaryotes are cells with a nucleus.

A

True

17
Q

Which type of cells have organelles?

A

Eukaryotes

18
Q

True or False: The nucleus in eukaryotes separates genetic material from the rest of the cell.

A

True

19
Q

What are examples of eukaryotes?

A

-animal cells
-plant cells
-protist cells
-fungi cells

20
Q

Eukaryotes contain ________ of structures (not an exact number).

A

dozens