Cells Flashcards

1
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Cell theory

A

all living things are composed of one or more cells

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2
Q

Eukaryote

A

Have a clear nucleus

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3
Q

Prokaryote

A

not a clear nucleus

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4
Q

organelle

A

tiny cellular structure that performs specific functions within a cell

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5
Q

flagella

A

enables sperm and bacteria to swim

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6
Q

cilia

A

eye lash

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7
Q

Passive transport

A

movements of ions and other atomic molecules

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8
Q

Concentration gradient

A

particles moving from a large space to a small place

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9
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Diffusion

A

spreading of something more widely

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10
Q

osmosis

A

molecules pass through a semipermeable membrane from a less concentrated solution into a more concentrated one

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11
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Hypertonic solution

A

a solution that contains more dissolved particles

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12
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Hypotonic solution

A

has a lower amount of particles

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13
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Isotonic solution

A

has the same osmolarity

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14
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Active transport

A

movements of ions

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15
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Endocytosis

A

taking in of matter by a living cell

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16
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Exocytosis

A

process by which the contents of a cell vacuole are released to the exterior through fusion of the vacuole membrane with the cell membrane