The animal cell Flashcards

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-basic structural and functional units of life.
-simplest entities that can exhibit the characteristics and processes associated with life such as growth, response, metabolism,and reproduction among others.

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Cell

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2
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possess a double-membrane nucleus and several organelles that perform specific functions.

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Animal cells

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3
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membrane-bound structures and a wide-array of molecules and complexes are suspended in _________

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semi-fluid matrix

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4
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semi-fluid matrix

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cytoplasm

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5
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encloses the cellular components and separates the animal cell from its exterior allowing the cell to regulate the processes within and maintain a stable environment.

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Plasma membrane

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6
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solutions used in the lab activity 4: the animal cell

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-Methylene blue
-Janus green B

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7
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used to stain exclusively mitochondria. If this stain is not used, mitochondria can’t be distinguished from other cellular organelles.

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Janus green B

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8
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useful in determining cell mortality. If it is applied to a sample, a healthy cell with turn the stain colorless.

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Methylene blue

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9
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useful to quiet protozoa for microscope viewing.

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Methylcellulose solution

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10
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are nutrient media to grow ciliates, such as Paramecium, which are interesting microscopy specimens.

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Hay infusion

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11
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formula in estimating the size of the cheek cell

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𝑆𝑖𝑧𝑒 π‘œπ‘“ 𝑐𝑒𝑙𝑙 = 𝐹𝑂𝑉 π‘‘π‘–π‘Žπ‘šπ‘’π‘‘π‘’π‘Ÿ 𝑖𝑛 π‘šπ‘–π‘π‘Ÿπ‘œπ‘šπ‘’π‘‘π‘’π‘Ÿ
π‘›π‘’π‘šπ‘π‘’π‘Ÿ π‘œπ‘“ 𝑐𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑠 π‘Žπ‘π‘Ÿπ‘œπ‘ π‘  π‘‘π‘–π‘Žπ‘šπ‘’π‘‘π‘’π‘Ÿ

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12
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A flat disk that is spherical and has an indentation in the center but is not hollow.

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Red blood cell

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13
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commonly called protozoa (singular, protozoan). Protozoa are mostly single-celled eukaryotes. They have membrane-bound organelles and they commonly show the characteristics usually linked with animals, such as mobility and heterotrophy.

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Animal-like protists

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14
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-lacks hemoglobin, has a nucleus, is capable of motility, and defends the body against infection and disease.
-These extremely tiny cells have a round shape with a distinct center membrane (nucleus).

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White blood cell

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