Lecture 1 Flashcards
(16 cards)
1
Q
Cell vary in ________
A
- Appearence
- Function
2
Q
What is similar about cells?
A
- Same molecular building blocks
- Same Chemical Reactions
- Same flow of genetic information
- DNA - RNA - Protein
3
Q
What are the Basic Properties of cells?
A
- Alive - smallest unit
- Highly organized and complex
- Posses a genetic program
- Can produce more of themselves
- Aquire and utilize energy
- Carry out a variety of chemical reactions
- Engage in mechanical activities
- Respond to stimuli
- Perform self regulation
4
Q
What do all cells share
A
- DNA
- Plasma membrane
- Ribosomes
5
Q
Types of Prokaryotic cells
A
Bacteria
6
Q
Types of Eukaryotic cells
A
- Plants
- Animals
- Protsits
- Fungi
7
Q
Differences between prokaryotes and eukaroyotes
A
- Membrane bound nucleus
- Membrane bound organelles
- Size
8
Q
Mitosis leads to
A
2 identical copies
9
Q
Archea
A
- Prokaryotes
- Live in extremely inhospitable inviroments
- Extremophiles
10
Q
Methanogens
A
Coverts CO2 + H2 -> Methane
11
Q
Halophiles
A
- Salty Enviroments
12
Q
Acidophiles
A
- ph as low as 0
13
Q
Thermophiles
A
High temperatures
14
Q
Bacteria
A
- Lives in every habitat on earth
15
Q
Smallest bactria
A
Mycoplasma
16
Q
What is unique about mycoplasma?
A
Have no cell wall
