Growth and differentiation Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
What is an organelle?
A
A part of a cell that carries out a specific function.
2
Q
What do ribosomes do?
A
They produce proteins from amino acids
3
Q
How do eukaryotic cells release energy?
A
They contain mitochondria and release energy through aerobic respiration.
4
Q
Size of eukaryotic cells?
A
10-100 micrometres and are larger than prokaryotic.
5
Q
What do prokaryotic cells not contain?
A
Membrane bound organelles.
6
Q
Size of prokaryotic cells?
A
1-10 micrometres and are smaller than eukaryotic cells.
7
Q
Membrane bound meaning?
A
Parts of the cells that are surrounded by a membrane.
8
Q
Example of prokaryotic cells?
A
Bacteria cells
9
Q
Example of eukaryotic cells?
A
Animal and plant cells
10
Q
How to prokaryotic cells contain dna?
A
In dna loops and plasmids.
