parts of a cell / cell biology Flashcards
1
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cytoplasm
A
where chemical reactions happen
2
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nucleus
A
contains genetic material
controls cells activities
3
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cell membrane
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controls movement of substances in and out of cell
4
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mitochondria
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where most energy is released in respiration
5
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ribosomes
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protein synthesis
6
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chloroplast
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chlorophyll absorbs light for photosynthesis
7
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cell wall
A
made from cellulose
supports plant
8
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vacuole
A
filled with cell sap to keep cell turgid
9
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prokaryotic cells
A
no nucleas
10
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example of prokaryotic cell
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bacterial cell
11
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eukaryotic cells
A
with nucleas
12
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example of eukaryotic cell
A
animal
plant
fungi
13
Q
how big are eukaryotic cells
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5 μm – 100 μm
14
Q
how big are prokaryotic cells
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0.2 μm – 2.0 μm
15
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where is dna in prokaryotic cells
A
plasmids
rings free in cytoplasm
