Prokaryotic VS Eukaryotic Flashcards

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1
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oldest type
small and simple
lack nucleus and organelles
single-celled
single circular chromosome

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prokaryotes

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2
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evolved from prokaryotes
larger and complex
contain nucleus and organelles
single celled or multicellular
multiple linear chromosomes

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eukaryotes

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3
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have DNA, ribosomes, cytoplasm, and plasma membrane

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both prokaryotes and eukaryotes

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4
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receptor, the adhesive also providing protection protection to the cell wall

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glycocalyx

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5
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location of genetic material (DNA)

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nucleoid

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6
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hair like hollow attachment at the surface of the bacteria , transfers DNA to other cells during cell to cell adhesion

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pilus

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7
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extension of cell membrane, for cellular respiration

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mesosomes

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8
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helps in movement

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flagellum

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9
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provides rigidity and support for the cell

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cell wall

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10
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helps in attachment with other bacteria while mating

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fimbrae

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11
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storage of carbohydrates, glycogen, phosphates, fats

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inclusion/granules

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12
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helps in protein synthesis

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ribosomes

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13
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regulates the flow of materials

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cell membrane

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14
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helps in surviving during harsh conditions

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endosphere

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15
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found in algae and plants, in charge in converting energy sunlight into chemical energy through photosynthesis

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chloroplast

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16
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can break things down. Lysosomes
pick up bacteria, food, and old organelles in plant and animal
cell and break them into small pieces that can be reused

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hydrolytic enzymes