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IB Biology: Level 4 - Eukaryotic Cells 1.2,1.4, and 1.5 Flashcards

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Features of a Prokaryotic cell

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  1. Cytoplasm
  2. Nucleoid
  3. Plasmids
  4. Ribosomes (70S)
  5. Cell membrane
  6. Cell wall
  7. Slime capsule
  8. Flagella
  9. Pili
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Features of a Eukaryotic cell

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  1. Plasma membrane
  2. lysosome
  3. Golgi apparatus
  4. Mitochondria
  5. Ribosomes (80S)
  6. Nucleus
  7. Nucleolus
  8. Smooth Endoplasmic reticulum
  9. Rough Endoplasmic reticulum
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State the structure and function of Ribosomes (universal organelle)

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STRUCTURE: Made up of 2 subunits of RNA and protein; larger in eukaryotes (80S) than prokaryotes (70S).FUNCTION: It is the site of polypeptide synthesis (also called translation)

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State the structure and function of the Plasma membrane (universal organelle)

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STRUCTURE: Phospholipid bilayer embedded with proteinsFUNCTION: Semi-permeable and selective barrier surrounding the cell

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State the structure and function of the Nucleus (eukaryotic organelle)

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STRUCTURE: Double membrane structure with pores, contains an inner region called a nucleolusFUNCTION: Stores genetic material (DNA) as chromatin; nucleolus is site of ribosome assembly

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State the structure and function of Endoplasmic Reticulum (eukaryotic organelle)

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STRUCTURE: A membrane network that may be bare (smooth ER) or studded with ribosomes (rough ER)FUNCTION: Transports materials between organelles (smooth ER = lipids; rough ER = proteins)

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State the structure and function of the Golgi Apparatus (eukaryotic organelle)

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STRUCTURE: An assembly of vesicles and folded membranes located near the cell membraneFUNCTION: Involved in the sorting, storing, modification and export of secretory products

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State the structure and function of the Mitochondrion (eukaryotic organelle)

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STRUCTURE: Double membrane structure, inner membrane highly folded into internal cristaeFUNCTION: Site of aerobic respiration (ATP production)

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State the structure and function of the Chloroplast (eukaryotic organelle/plant cells only)

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STRUCTURE: Double membrane with internal stacks of membranous disks (thylakoids)FUNCTION: Site of photosynthesis - manufactured organic molecules are stored in various plastids

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State the structure and function of a Vacuole (eukaryotic organelle/plant cells only)

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STRUCTURE: Fluid-filled internal cavity surrounded by a membrane (tonoplast)FUNCTION: Maintains hydrostatic pressure

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State the structure and function of the Cell Wall (eukaryotic organelle/plant cells only)

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STRUCTURE: External outer covering made of celluloseFUNCTION: Provides support and mechanical strength; prevents excess water uptake

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State the structure and function of the Lysosome (eukaryotic organelle/animal cells)

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STRUCTURE: Membranes sacs filled with hydrolytic enzymesFUNCTION: Breakdown/hydrolysis of macromolecules

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Cell

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the basic unit of structure and function in living things

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Cell theory

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a widely accepted explanation of the relationship between cells and living things

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Unicellular

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made of a single cell

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Multicellular

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consisting of many cells

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Tissue

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a group of similar cells that perform the same function

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Organ

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a structure in the body that is composed of different kinds of tissue

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Organ System

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a group of organs that work together to perform a major function in the body

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Organelle

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a tiny cell structure that carries out a specific function within the cell

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Cell Wall

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a rigid layer of nonliving material that surrounds the cells of plants and some other organisms

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Cytoskeleton

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a protein “framework” inside a cell that gives the cell a shape

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Cell Membrane

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the outside cell boundary that controls which substances can enter or leave the cell

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Nucleus

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the control center of a eukaryotic cell that directs the cell’s activities and contains the information that determines the cell’s form and function

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Cytoplasm

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the material within a cell apart from the nucleus

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Mitochondria

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rod-shaped cell structures that convert energy in food molecules to energy the cell can use to carry out its functions

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Endoplasmic reticulum

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a cell structure that forms passageways in which proteins and other materials are carried through the cell

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Ribosome

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a small grain-like structure in the cytoplasm of a cell where proteins are made

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Golgi body

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a structure in a cell that receives proteins and other newly formed materials from the endoplasmic reticulum, packages them, and distributes them to other parts of the cell

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Chloroplast

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a structure in the cells of plants and some other organisms that captures energy from sunlight and uses it to produce food

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Vacuole

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a sac inside a cell that acts as a storage area

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Lysosome

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a small, round cell structure containing chemicals that break down large food particles into smaller ones

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Element

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any substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances

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Compound

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two or more elements that are chemically combined

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Carbohydrate

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an energy-rich organic compound made of the elements of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen

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Protein

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large, organic molecule made of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and sometimes sulfur

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Amino Acid

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a small molecule that is linked chemically to other amino acids to form proteins

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Enzyme

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a protein that speeds up chemical reactions in a living thing

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Lipid

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energy-rich organic compound, such as fat, oil, or wax, that is made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen

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Nucleic Acid

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very large organic molecule made of carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, nitrogen, and phosphorus, that contains the instructions cells need to carry out all the functions of life

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DNA

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deoxyribonucleic acid; the genetic material that carries information about an organism and is passed from parent to offspring

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RNA

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ribonucleic acid; a nucleic acid that plays an important role in the production of proteins

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Selectively permeable

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a property of cell membranes that allows some substances to pass through, while others cannot

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