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Cell Structure&Funct

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A compartment in the cell, separated by a membrane, where a specific, specialized function takes place Organelle
The Average size of cells ranges from... 10 to 100 micrometers
Why do cells tend to be small? They need to be able to take in nutrients and expel waste quickly.
What are the two types of cells? Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic
Which cell has a single loop of DNA? Prokaryotic
Do Prokaryotic cells have membrane-bound organelles? No
Which cell usually needs oxygen? Eukaryotic
What are the advantages of having organelles? They allow for specialization, keeping things organized and efficient in the cell.
What are ALWAYS found in bacteria? Cell(plasma)membrane, Nucleoid, Ribosomes, Cytoplasm
What optional feature gives shape and protection to the prokaryotic cell? Cell Wall
This feature allows the prokaryotic cell to move? Flagella
What optional feature for a prokaryotic cell often contains genes that allow for some sort of resistance to something that might kill the bacteria? Plasmid
What is a survival strategy for some prokaryotic cells? Spores
Which Eukaryotic cell has a rectangular shape? Plant Cells
Which Eukaryotic has the presence of a cell wall, chloroplasts, and a central vacuole? Plant Cells
What are the four basic types of molecules needed to carry out their functions? Carbohydrates, Lipids, proteins, nucleic acids
What regulates what goes in and out of eukaryotic cells? Cell Membrane
What cell structure deals with protein synthesis? Ribosomes
What is the liquid portion of the eukaryotic cell? Cytoplasm
What is the rigid layer on the eukaryotic cell membrane? Cell Wall
Is the cell wall present in plants and animal cells? No, just plants
What is the plant cell wall made of? cellulose
When we eat the cell wall of plants what do we get in our diet? fiber
What is a series of fibers that runs through the eukaryotic cell? Cytoskeleton
What eukaryotic cell structure is only found on certain types of cells and acts a filtration device to help capture bacteria? Cilia
What cell structure houses chromosomes? Nucleus
What true organelle breaks down toxins in the liver? Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum
What is studded with ribosomes which create proteins? Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum
What true organelle sorts contents from the ER and route them to their appropriate locations? Golgi complex
What true organelle acts as a garbage disposal? Lysosomes
Tay-Sachs disease is a genetic disorder where what organelle doesn't work properly? Lysosomes
What plant organelle stores water and nutrients? Central Vacuole
What organelle deals with photosynthesis? Chloroplasts
What organelle breaks down glucose in order to produce ATP? Mitochondria
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