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Topic 1.2: Ultrastructure of Cells Flashcards

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Define prokaryotes

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are organisms whose cells lack a nucleus

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What are organisms whose cells lack a nucleus called?

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prokaryotes

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Define archaebacteria

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bacteria found in extreme environments like high temperatures, salt concentrations or pH

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Define eubacteria

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traditional bacteria including most known pathogenic forms

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What are found in extreme environments like high temperatures, salt concentrations or pH called?

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archaebacteria

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What are traditional bacteria including most known pathogenic forms called?

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eubacteria

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Define cytoplasm

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internal fluid component of the cell

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Define nucleoid

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region of the cytoplasm where the DNA is located (DNA strand is circular and called a genophore)

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Define plasmids

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autonomous circular DNA molecules that may be transferred between bacteria (horizontal gene transfer)

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Define ribosomes

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complexes of RNA and protein that are responsible for polypeptide synthesis (prokaryote ribosome = 70S)

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Define cell membrane

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Semi-permeable and selective barrier surrounding the cell

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Define cell wall

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rigid outer covering made of peptidoglycan; maintains shape and prevents bursting (lysis)

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Define slime capsule

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a thick polysaccharide layer used for protection against dessication (drying out) and phagocytosis

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Define flagella

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Long, slender projections containing a motor protein that enables movement (singular: flagellum)

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Define pili

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Hair-like extensions that enable adherence to surfaces (attachment pili) or mediate bacterial conjugation (sex pili)

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What is the internal fluid component of the cell called?

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cytoplasm

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What is the region of the cytoplasm where the DNA is located (DNA strand is circular and called a genophore) called?

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nucleoid

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What is the autonomous circular DNA molecules that may be transferred between bacteria (horizontal gene transfer) called?

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plasmids

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What are complexes of RNA and protein that are responsible for polypeptide synthesis (prokaryote ribosome = 70S) called?

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ribosomes

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What is the Semi-permeable and selective barrier surrounding the cell called?

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cell membrane

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What is the rigid outer covering made of peptidoglycan; maintains shape and prevents bursting (lysis) called?

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cell wall

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What is a thick polysaccharide layer used for protection against dessication (drying out) and phagocytosis called?

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slime capsule

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What are Long, slender projections containing a motor protein that enables movement (singular: flagellum) called?

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flagella

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What are Hair-like extensions that enable adherence to surfaces (attachment pili) or mediate bacterial conjugation (sex pili) called?

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pili

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Define binary fission

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a form of asexual reproduction used by prokaryotic cells

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What is a form of asexual reproduction used by prokaryotic cells?

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binary fission

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What are the 3 steps to binary fission?

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The circular DNA is copied in response to a replication signal

The two DNA loops attach to the membrane

The membrane elongates and pinches off (cytokinesis), forming two cells

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What is the first step to binary fission?

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The circular DNA is copied in response to a replication signal

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After The circular DNA is copied in response to a replication signal What is the next step to binary fission?

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The two DNA loops attach to the membrane

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After The two DNA loops attach to the membrane What is the next step to binary fission?

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The membrane elongates and pinches off (cytokinesis), forming two cells

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Define eukaryotes

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organisms whose cells contain a nucleus

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What are organisms whose cells contain a nucleus?

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eukaryotes

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What are the two types of bacteria?

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archaebacteria and eubacteria

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What are the four kingdoms of eukaryotes?

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protista, fungi, plantae, animalia

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What makes a eukaryote a protista?

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unicellular organisms; or multicellular organisms without specialised tissue

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What makes a eukaryote a fungi?

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have a cell wall made of chitin and obtain nutrition via heterotrophic absorption

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What makes a eukaryote a plantae?

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have a cell wall made of cellulose and obtain nutrition autotrophically (via photosynthesis)

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What makes a eukaryote a animalia?

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no cell wall and obtain nutrition via heterotrophic ingestion

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What kingdom of eukaryotes are unicellular organisms; or multicellular organisms without specialised tissue?

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protista

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What kingdom of eukaryotes have a cell wall made of chitin and obtain nutrition via heterotrophic absorption?

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fungi

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What kingdom of eukaryotes have a cell wall made of cellulose and obtain nutrition autotrophically (via photosynthesis)?

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plantae

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What kingdom of eukaryotes have no cell wall and obtain nutrition via heterotrophic ingestion?

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animalia

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What is the structure of ribosomes?

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Two subunits made of RNA and protein; larger in eukaryotes (80S) than prokaryotes (70S)

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What is the function of ribosomes?

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Site of polypeptide synthesis (this process is called translation)

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What is the structure of cytoskeleton?

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A filamentous scaffolding within the cytoplasm (fluid portion of the cytoplasm is the cytosol)

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What is the function of cytoskeleton?

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Provides internal structure and mediates intracellular transport (less developed in prokaryotes)

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What is the structure of plasma membrane?

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Phospholipid bilayer embedded with proteins (not an organelle per se, but a vital structure)

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What is the function of plasma membrane?

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Sem-permeable and selective barrier surrounding the cell

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What is the structure of nucleus?

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Double membrane structure with pores; contains an inner region called a nucleolus

50
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What is the function of nucleus?

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Stores genetic material (DNA) as chromatin; nucleolus is site of ribosome assembly

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What is the structure of endoplasmic reticulum?

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A membrane network that may be bare (smooth ER) or studded with ribosomes (rough ER)

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What is the function of endoplasmic reticulum?

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Transports materials between organelles (smooth ER = lipids ; rough ER = proteins)

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What is the structure of golgi apparatus?

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An assembly of vesicles and folded membranes located near the cell membrane

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What is the function of golgi apparatus?

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Involved in the sorting, storing, modification and export of secretory products

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What is the structure of mitochondria?

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Double membrane structure, inner membrane highly folded into internal cristae

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What is the function of mitochondria?

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Site of aerobic respiration (ATP production)

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What is the structure of peroxisome?

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Membranous sac containing a variety of catabolic enzymes

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What is the function of peroxisome?

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Catalyses breakdown of toxic substances (e.g. H2O2) and other metabolites

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What is the structure of centrosome?

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Microtubule organising centre (contains paired centrioles in animal cells but not plant cells)

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What is the function of centrosome?

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Radiating microtubules form spindle fibres and contribute to cell division (mitosis / meiosis)

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What is the structure of chloroplasts?

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Double membrane structure with internal stacks of membranous discs (thylakoids)

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What is the function of chloroplast?

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Site of photosynthesis – manufactured organic molecules are stored in various plastids

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What is the structure of vacuole?

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Fluid-filled internal cavity surrounded by a membrane (tonoplast)

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What is the function of vacuole?

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Maintains hydrostatic pressure (animal cells may have small, temporary vacuoles)

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What is the structure of cell wall?

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External outer covering made of cellulose (not an organelle per se, but a vital structure)

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What is the function of cell wall?

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Provides support and mechanical strength; prevents excess water uptake

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What is the structure of lysosome?

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Membranous sacs filled with hydrolytic enzymes

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What is the function of lysosome?

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Breakdown / hydrolysis of macromolecules (presence in plant cells is subject to debate)

69
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What structure is Two subunits made of RNA and protein; larger in eukaryotes (80S) than prokaryotes (70S)?

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What structure has the function of Site of polypeptide synthesis (this process is called translation)?

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What structure is A filamentous scaffolding within the cytoplasm (fluid portion of the cytoplasm is the cytosol)?

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cytoskeleton

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What structure has the function of Provides internal structure and mediates intracellular transport (less developed in prokaryotes)?

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cytoskeleton

73
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What structure is Phospholipid bilayer embedded with proteins (not an organelle per se, but a vital structure)?

A

plasma membrane

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What structure has the function of Sem-permeable and selective barrier surrounding the cell?

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plasma membrane

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What structure is Double membrane structure with pores; contains an inner region called a nucleolus?

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What structure has the function of Stores genetic material (DNA) as chromatin; nucleolus is site of ribosome assembly?

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What structure is A membrane network that may be bare (smooth ER) or studded with ribosomes (rough ER)?

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endoplasmic reticulum

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What structure has the function of Transports materials between organelles (smooth ER = lipids ; rough ER = proteins)?

A

endoplasmic reticulum

79
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What structure is An assembly of vesicles and folded membranes located near the cell membrane?

A

golgi apparatus

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What structure has the function of Involved in the sorting, storing, modification and export of secretory products?

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golgi apparatus

81
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What structure is Double membrane structure, inner membrane highly folded into internal cristae?

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mitochondria

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What structure has the function of Site of aerobic respiration (ATP production)?

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mitochondria

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What structure is Membranous sac containing a variety of catabolic enzymes?

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peroxisome

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What structure has the function of Catalyses breakdown of toxic substances (e.g. H2O2) and other metabolites
?

A

peroxisome

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What structure is Microtubule organising centre (contains paired centrioles in animal cells but not plant cells)?

A

centrosome

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What structure has the function of Radiating microtubules form spindle fibres and contribute to cell division (mitosis / meiosis)?

A

centrosome

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What structure is Double membrane structure with internal stacks of membranous discs (thylakoids)?

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chloroplast

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What structure has the function of Site of photosynthesis – manufactured organic molecules are stored in various plastids?

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chloroplast

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What structure is Fluid-filled internal cavity surrounded by a membrane (tonoplast)?

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What structure has the function of Maintains hydrostatic pressure (animal cells may have small, temporary vacuoles)
?

91
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What structure is External outer covering made of cellulose (not an organelle per se, but a vital structure)?

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What structure has the function of Provides support and mechanical strength; prevents excess water uptake?

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What structure is Membranous sacs filled with hydrolytic enzymes?

94
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What structure has the function of Breakdown / hydrolysis of macromolecules (presence in plant cells is subject to debate)
?

95
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How do electron microscopes work?

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Electron microscopes use electron beams focused by electromagnets to magnify and resolve microscopic specimens

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What type of microscopes use electron beams focused by electromagnets to magnify and resolve microscopic specimens?

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electron microscopes

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What does a Transmission electron microscopes (TEM) do?

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generate high resolution cross-sections of objects

98
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What type of electron microscope generate high resolution cross-sections of objects?

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Transmission electron microscopes (TEM)

99
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What does a Scanning electron microscopes (SEM) do?

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display enhanced depth to map the surface of objects in 3D

100
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What type of electron microscope display enhanced depth to map the surface of objects in 3D?

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Scanning electron microscopes (SEM)

101
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What are the two advantages electron microscopes have over light microscopes?

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They have a much higher range of magnification (can detect smaller structures)
They have a much higher resolution (can provide clearer and more detailed images)

102
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What is one disadvantage of electron microscopes?

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they cannot display living specimens in natural colours

103
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Define micrograph

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a photo or digital image taken through a microscope to show a magnified image of a specimen

104
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What is a photo or digital image taken through a microscope to show a magnified image of a specimen?

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micrograph

105
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What are the 3 differences between prokaryotes and eukaryotes when it comes to DNA?

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Prokaryotes: DNA is naked, DNA is circular, usually no introns

Eukaryotes: DNA bound to protein, DNA is linear, usually has introns

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What are the 3 differences between prokaryotes and eukaryotes when it comes to organelles?

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Prokaryotes: no nucleus, no membrane-bound, 70S ribosomes

Eukaryotes: has a nucleus, membrane-bound, 80S ribosomes

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What are the 2 differences between prokaryotes and eukaryotes when it comes to reproduction?

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Prokaryotes: binary fission, single chromosome (haploid)

Eukaryotes: mitosis and meiosis, chromosomes paired (diploid or more)

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What is the difference between prokaryotes and eukaryotes when it comes to average size?

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Prokaryotes: smaller (1-5 micrometers)

Eukaryotes: larger (10-100 micrometers)

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What is the difference between plant and animal cells when it comes to plastids?

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Plant: have plastids (chloroplasts)

Animal: do not have plastids

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What is the difference between plant and animal cells when it comes to cell wall?

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Plant: have a cell wall (made of cellulose)

Animal: do not have a cell wall

111
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What is the difference between plant and animal cells when it comes to vacuoles?

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Plant: have a large, central vacuole

Animal: have small, temporary vacuoles (if any)

112
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What is the difference between plant and animal cells when it comes to plasmodesmata?

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Plant: may have plasmodesmata

Animal: do not have plasmodesmata

113
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What is the difference between plant and animal cells when it comes to centrioles?

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Plant: do not have centrioles

Animal: have paired centrioles within centrosomes

114
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What is the difference between plant and animal cells when it comes to cholesterol?

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Plant: do not have cholesterol in cell membrane

Animal: have cholesterol in the cell membrane

115
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What is the difference between plant and animal cells when it comes to storing glucose?

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Plant: store excess glucose a starch

Animal: store excess glucose as glycogen

116
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What is the difference between plant and animal cells when it comes to shape?

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Plant: generally have a fixed, regular shape

Animal: generally have an amorphouse shape

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