Prokaryotic VS Eukaryotic Cell Flashcards

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1
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Single celled organism

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Prokaryotic cell

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2
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Organisms that lacks a nucleus, or any other membrane-bound organelles

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Prokaryotes

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3
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Prokaryotic DNA is found in a region within the cell called

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Nucleoid

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4
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Most prokaryotes have this

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(1) Peptidoglycan Cell and (2) Polysaccharide Capsule

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5
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Acts as an extra layer of proteins helps the cell maintain its shape, and prevents dehydration

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Cell Wall

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6
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Used for locomotion

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Flagella

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7
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Singular form of flagella

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Flagellum

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8
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Are used to exchange genetic material during a type of reproduction called conjugation

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Pili

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9
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Singular form of pili

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Pilus

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10
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Are used to bacteria to attached to a host cell

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Fimbriae

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11
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Singular form of frimbriae

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Fimbria

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12
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Present only in prokaryotes

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(1) Nucleoid, and (2) Circular DNA

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13
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Present in both prokaryotes and eukaryotes

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(1) Cells, (2) Ribosomes, and (3) Cell Membrane

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