Cell Structure & Function Flashcards

(9 cards)

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What is the basic unit of life?

A

The cell.

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What are the two main types of cells?

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Prokaryotic (no nucleus) and Eukaryotic (has a nucleus).

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What do all cells have in common?

A

Cell membrane, cytoplasm, DNA, and ribosomes.

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What is the function of the nucleus?

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It stores DNA and controls the cell’s activities.

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What does the cell membrane do?

A

Controls what goes in and out of the cell.

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What is the job of the mitochondria?

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Produces energy (ATP); called the “powerhouse” of the cell.

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What does the ribosome do?

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Makes proteins.

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What is the function of the chloroplast (in plant cells)?

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Uses sunlight to make food (photosynthesis).

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What’s the difference between plant and animal cells?

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Plant cells have a cell wall and chloroplasts; animal cells do not.

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