Section 1- Intro to the Cells Flashcards

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1
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egg cell

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largest cell in human body

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2
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organelle

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cell component that performs specific functions for the cell

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3
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nucleus

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large organelle near center that hold DNA and controls cells

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4
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prokaryotic

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unicelular looking organelles. EX: bacteria

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5
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eukaryotes

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cells that have a nucleus and other membrane bound organelles

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6
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one early piece of evidence supporting the cell theory was the observation that

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cells come from other cells

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7
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cells are limited in size by the

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rage at which substance needed by the cell can enter the cell through its surface

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8
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the characteristics of a nerve cell that relates directly to its function in receiving and transmitting nerve impulses is its

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long extensions

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9
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the diameter of most plants and animal cells is about

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10 to 50mm

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10
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one different between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells is that only

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eukaryotic cells have a nucleus

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