Chapter 7: Cell Structure & Function Flashcards
1
Q
What is the basic unit of life?
A
Cells
2
Q
What are the key parts of the Cell Theory?
A
- All organisms composed of cells
- Cells are basic units of structure and function
- Cells come from preexisting cells
3
Q
What are the two types of cells? Describe.
A
Prokaryotes
- No membrane-bound nucleus
- No/few organelles
- Single celled
Eukaryotes
- Membrane-bound nucleus
Abundent organells
- Single or Multicellular
4
Q
What are Prokaryotes domains?
A
-Bacteria
- Archaea
5
Q
What is Eukaryotes Domain?
A
Eukarya
6
Q
What are the major fetures of all cells?
A
-Genetic Material
-Plasma membrane
- Cytoplasm
- Ribosomes
7
Q
Where is the genetic material located in prokaryotes?
A
A single circular molecule of DNA in the nucleotide
