Cell Structure & Diversity Flashcards

1
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Organism

A

Any living thing

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2
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Organisation

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All organisms are made of cells

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3
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Cell

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The smallest unit of an organism

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4
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Organelles

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The smaller parts inside a cell

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5
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Unicellular

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Organism made of 1 cell only

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6
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Multicellular

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Made of many cells

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7
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Cell membrane

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Allows some molecules to enter in and out of the cell (semi-permeable)

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8
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Nucleus

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Controls the activities of the cell. Contains DNA & chromosomes

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9
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Cytoplasm

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Contains all the organelles within the cell. Gives the cell structure/shape

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10
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Mitochondria

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Supplies energy to the cell through respiration

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11
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Ribosome

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Function = to make proteins

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12
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Prokaryotic

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A cell that does NOT contain a nucleus

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13
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Eukaryotic

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A cell that DOES contain a nucleus

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14
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Order of an organism

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Cell -> Tissue -> Organ -> Organ System -> Organsim

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15
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System

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A group of organs

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16
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Organ

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A group of tissues

17
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Organelles

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The smaller parts within a cell

18
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Cell Membrane

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Semi-permeable, allows some molecules to enter in and out of the cell

19
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Nucleus

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Controls the activities of the cell. Contains the genetic information (DNA, chromosomes)

20
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Ribosome

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Function = Make proteins

21
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Cell wall

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To give structure & strengthen the cell

22
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Vacuole

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Large sacs in plant cells. Provide structural support and waste disposal

23
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Chloroplast

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Absorbs light from the sun during photosynthesis

24
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Tissue culture

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The growth of tissue in or on an artificial medium outside and organism