The cell theory Flashcards

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1
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Organisms are composed of one or more cells

A

The cell theory

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The cell is the basic unit of structure and organization in organisms

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The cell theory

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3
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All cells come from pre-existing cells

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The cell theory

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4
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The basic structure of an organism

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The cell

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5
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Basically, makes up every living entity

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The cell

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6
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Building blocks of an organism (multicellular)

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The cell

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7
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Building blocks of an organism (multicellular)

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The cell

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8
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Two types of cells

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  • Prokaryotic
  • Eukaryotic
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9
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3 Domains

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  1. Bacteria
  2. Archaea
  3. Eukarya
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10
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Single-celled (unicellular)

Types of cells

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Prokaryotes

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  • “Pro” = before
  • “Karya” - Nucleus
  • Literal meaning “before nucleus”

Types of cells

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Prokaryotes

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12
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Multicellular or unicellular

Types of cells

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Eukaryotes

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  • Eu = true
  • Karya = Nucleus
  • Literal meaning “True Nucleus”

Types of cells

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Eukaryotes

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14
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Encloses cell contents

Parts of the eukaryotic cell

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Plasma Membrane

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15
Q

Monitors what comes in and out
(semi-permeable - it cannot allow the entry of
some materials from going inside the cell)

Parts of the eukaryotic cell

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Plasma Membrane

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16
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Provides protection and support for the whole
cell

Parts of the eukaryotic cell

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Plasma Membrane

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17
Q

Made of different kinds of
molecules: phospholipids,proteins, carbohydrates

Structure of _____

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Plasma Membrane

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18
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Semi-fluid, flexible structure

Structure of _____

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Plasma Membrane

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19
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It is known as phospholipid
bilayer

Structure of _____

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Plasma Membrane

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20
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Made up of:
1. Hydrophilic Head
2. Hydrophobic Head

Parts of the Eukaryotic Cell

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Phospholipid

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21
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  1. Requires Energy
  2. Does not require energy

Plasma membrane

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Cell Transport

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22
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Transport protein is visible

Cell Transport requires Energy

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Active transport

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23
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large molecules

Cell Transport requires Energy

ex: endocytosis

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Bulk transport

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24
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water molecules are the only one
passing through

Cell Transport Does not require Energy

A

Osmosis

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25
Q

can pass through the membranes
clearly, need for a protein channel

Cell Transport Does not require Energy

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Simple Diffusion and Facilitated Diffusion

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26
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the
substance passes between the
phospholipids

Types of diffusion

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Simple Diffusion

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27
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specialized
membrane channel

Types of diffusion

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Facilitated Diffusion

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28
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Contains water and nutrients within the cell

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Cytosol

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29
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Helps in filtering out waste materials

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Cytosol

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30
Q

Participates in energy production (cell
respiration)

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Cytosol

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31
Q

Energy is produced

parts of the eukaryotic cells

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Cytosol

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32
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Microtubule-organizing center

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Centrosome

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33
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Contains centrioles (animal cell)

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Centrosome

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34
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Carry materials coming from the nucleus

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Endoplasmic reticulum (ER)

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35
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Associated with protein synthesis

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Endoplasmic reticulum (ER)

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36
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System of folded tube-like structures,
functions for:
a. Protein folding
b. Protein transport
c. site/location of ribosomes

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Endoplasmic reticulum (ER)

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37
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Tubular

Kinds of Endoplasmic Reticulum

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Smooth ER

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38
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Factory-warehouse of metabolic products
needed for cell to function

Kinds of Endoplasmic Reticulum

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Smooth ER

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39
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Contains enzymes

Kinds of Endoplasmic Reticulum

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Smooth ER

40
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Helps in cell detoxification

Kinds of Endoplasmic Reticulum

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Smooth ER

41
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Stores ions

Kinds of Endoplasmic Reticulum

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Smooth ER

42
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Flattened sheet

Kinds of Endoplasmic Reticulum

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Rough ER

43
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Attached ribosomes make the “rough” surface

Kinds of Endoplasmic Reticulum

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Rough ER

44
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Contains enzymes for protein synthesis

Kinds of Endoplasmic Reticulum

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Rough ER

45
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Contain amino acids for protein synthesis

A

Ribosomes

46
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Can be found in the rough ER and around the
cell cytoplasm

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Ribosomes

47
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Protein processing and packaging

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Golgi Apparatus

48
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Sends materials out of the cell

A

Golgi Apparatus

49
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All of the Golgi mechanisms including vesicles

A

Golgi Apparatus

50
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a factory in which proteins received from the
ER are further processed

A

Golgi Apparatus

51
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sorted for transport to their eventual
destinations: lysosomes, the plasma
membrane, or secretion.

A

Golgi Apparatus

52
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Covered by phospholipid bilayer (same as
plasma membrane)

A

Vesicles

53
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Ship out materials from Golgi, going out of the
cell

A

Vesicles

54
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Require energy for transport of materials

A

Vesicles

55
Q

Endocytosis and exocytosis

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Vesicles

56
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Enzyme sacks that function in
degradation/digestion of wastes

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Lysosomes

57
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Convert cell wastes into useful building
blocks/materials

A

Lysosomes

58
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Convert the waste to useful

A

Lysosomes

59
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Powerhouse of the cell

A

Mitochondria

60
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It is the organelle involved in producing
energy (ATP)

A

Mitochondria

61
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Most of the energy are harvested and produced

A

Mitochondria

62
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The main organelle

A

Nucleus

63
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Contains the genetic materials (DNA)

A

Nucleus

64
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DNA dictates the activity and fate of the cell

A

Nucleus

65
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Central Dogma begins at the nucleus

A

Nucleus

66
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Compacted DNA structure

Under Nucleus

A

Chromatin

67
Q

If DNA is loose, the genetic material will
takeover the whole cell

Under Nucleus

A

Chromatin

68
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Histone proteins

Under Nucleus

A

Chromatin

69
Q

Keeps DNA chromatin structure

Under Nucleus

A

Histone Proteins

70
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Wrapped around the DNA

Under Nucleus

A

Histone Proteins

71
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Makes rRNA (ribosome synthesis)

Under Nucleus

A

Nucleolus

72
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Cell appendages (protruding outside the cell)

A

Flagellum

73
Q

For locomotion/movement/motility

A

Flagellum

74
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Not all cells have a flagellum

Ex: Sperm Cells

A

Flagellum

75
Q

Have chloroplasts

A

Plant Cells

76
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Have vacuoles

A

Plant Cells

77
Q

Can absorb liquids

A

Plant Cells

78
Q

Creates food by photosynthesis

A

Plant Cells

79
Q

Has cell wall made of cellulose

A

Plant Cells

80
Q

Made up of cellulose and lignin

Organelles found in plant cells not animal cells

A

Cell Wall

81
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Surrounds the plasma membrane

Organelles found in plant cells not animal cells

A

Cell Wall

82
Q

For protection and prevents swelling

Organelles found in plant cells not animal cells

A

Cell Wall

83
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Site of photosynthesis for food production

Organelles found in plant cells not animal cells

A

Chloroplasts

84
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Chlorophyll: green pigment

Organelles found in plant cells not animal cells

A

Chloroplasts

85
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Storage of water and other molecules

Organelles found in plant cells not animal cells

A

Central Vacuole

86
Q

Supports cell structure and form

Organelles found in plant cells not animal cells

A

Central Vacuole

87
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Storage and production for photosynthesis

Organelles found in plant cells not animal cells

A

Central Vacuole

88
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It holds the chloroplast

Organelles found in plant cells not animal cells

A

Central Vacuole

89
Q

Once a separate bacteria. Evolved through
endosymbiosis

Organelles found in plant cells not animal cells

A

Central Vacuole

90
Q

Have no cell walls

A

Animal Cells

91
Q

Eats other cells

A

Animal Cells

92
Q

Cannot absorb much liquid because it has no
cellulose

A

Animal Cells

93
Q

Can form a variety of shapes

A

Animal Cells

94
Q

Have lysosomes

A

Animal Cells

95
Q

Similarities of Plant and Animal Cells

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  • nucleus
  • eukaryotic
  • size