Prokaryotic vs eukaryotic cells Flashcards
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Compare prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
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Prokaryotic: Most diverse. Small, 0.2 μm - 2.0 μm in diameter. Simple. No nucleus, cytoskeleton or membrane bound organelles. Eukaryotic: Large and complex. True membrane bound nucleus. Membrane bound organelles. Large and complex ribosomes. Cytoskeleton for structure and mobility. Large genome.
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What’s the role of lysosomes?
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Involved in degradation.
Involved in the phagocytosis of unwanted cells/foreign material in the immune response.
3
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How do the structure of lysosomes help it to function?
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Contain acid hydrolyses/enzymes (hydrolytic enzymes) that work at a low ph.
Using proton pump and chloride channel.
H+ and Cl- enter lysosome lumen, creating HCL.