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Cell theory   show
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show The smallest unit of life that displays all the properties of life; composed of cytoplasm surrounded by a plasma membrane.  
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Surface-area-to-volume ration   show
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Prokaryotic cells   show
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Eukaryotic cells   show
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Bacillus   show
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show Long rod shaped bacterium that is twisted into a rigid spiral  
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Spirochete   show
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show The portion composed of the plasma membrane, the cell wall, and the glycocalyx  
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show Membrane surrounding the cytoplasm that consists of a phospholipid bilayer with embedded proteins; functions to regulate the entrance and exit of molecules from cell  
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Cell wall   show
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show Gel like coating outside the cell wall of a bacterium. If compact, it is called a capsule; if diffuse, it is called a slime layer  
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show A form of glycocalyx that consists of a gelatinous layer; found in blue green algae and certain bacteria  
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show Region of prokaryotic cells where DNA is located; it is not bound by a nuclear envelope  
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show Region of a cell between the nucleus, or the nucleus region of a bacterium, and the plasma membrane; contains the organelles of the cell  
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show Extrachromosomal ring of accessory DNA in the cytoplasm of prokaryotes  
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Ribosomes   show
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Cyanobacteria   show
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Thylakoids   show
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Flagella   show
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Fimbriae   show
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show In a bacterium, elongated hollow appendage used to transfer DNA to other cells  
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Organelles   show
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show Explanation of the evolution of eukaryotic organelles by phagocytosis of prokaryotes  
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Vesicles   show
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show Internal framework of the cell, consisting of micro tubules, actin filaments, and intermediate filaments  
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show Membrane bound organelle within a eukaryotic cell that contains chromosomes and controls the structure and function of the cell  
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show Semi fluid medium of the nucleus containing chromatin  
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show Network of DNA strands and associated proteins observed within a nucleus of a cell  
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show The structure that transmits the genetic material from one generation to the next; composed of condensed chromatin; each species of has particular number of chromosomes that is passed onto the next generation  
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Genes   show
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show Dark-staining spherical body in the nucleus that produces ribosomal subunits  
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Nuclear envelope   show
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show Opening in the nuclear envelope that permits the passage of proteins into the nucleus and ribosomal subunits out of the nucleus  
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show String of ribosomes simultaneously translation regions of the same mRNA strand during protein synthesis  
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rRNA   show
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mRNA   show
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tRNA   show
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Endomembrane system   show
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Endoplasmic reticulum   show
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show Membranous system of tubules, vesicles, and sacs in cells; has attached ribosomes  
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Smooth ER   show
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Golgi apparatus   show
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Lysosomes   show
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show Variety of membrane bound vesicles in eukaryotic cells that contain specialized enzymes to perform specific metabolic functions  
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Peroxisomes   show
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show Membrane bound sac, larger than a vesicle; usually functions in storage and can contain a variety of substances. In plants, the central vacuole fills much of the interior of the cell.  
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show In a plant cell, al large, fluid-filled sac that stores metabolites. During growth, it enlarges, forcing the primary cell wall to expand and the cell surface-area-to-volume ratio to increase  
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Chloroplast   show
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show Green photosynthetic pigment of algae and plants that absorbs solar energy; occurs as chlorophyll a and chlorophyll b.  
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Mitochondria   show
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show Region within a chloroplast that surrounds the grana; contains enzymes involved in the synthesis of carbohydrates during the Calvin cycle of photosynthesis  
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Granum   show
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Plastids   show
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Matrix   show
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show Short finger like projections formed by the folding of inner membrane of mitochondria  
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show Component of the cytoskeleton; plays a role in the movement of the cell and its organelles  
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Intermediate filaments   show
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show Small cylindrical organelle composed of tubulin protein around an empty central core; present in the cytoplasm, centrioles, cilia, and flagella  
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show Central microtubule organizing center of cells. In animal cells, it contains two centrioles.  
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show Cell structure, existing in pairs, that occurs in the centrosome and may help organize a moronic spindle for chromosome movement during animal cell division  
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show Short hair like projections from the plasma membrane, occurring usually in larger numbers  
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Compound light microscope   show
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show Uses a set of electromagnetic lenses to focus electrons passing through a specimen to produce an image, which is projected onto a fluorescent screen or photographic film.  
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show Uses a narrow beam of electrons to scan over the surface of a specimen that is coated with a thin metal layer. Secondary electrons given off by the metal are detected and used to produce a 3D image on a tv screen.  
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Magnification   show
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Resolution   show
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Contrast   show
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show Uses a laser beam scanned across the specimen to focus on a single shallow plane within a cell. a series of optical sections can be combined to create a 3D image which is displayed and rotated on a computer screen  
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Video enhanced contrast microscopy   show
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Mesosomes   show
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show Plastic that contains pigments that result in yellow, orange or red color. Responsible for the color of fall leaves, fruits, carrots, and some flowers.  
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Leucoplasts   show
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Motor molecules   show
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Myosin   show
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show Motor molecules associated with Microtubules; kinesin moves vesicles or organelles in an opposite direction from dynein  
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show A structure that lies at the base of cilia and flagella and may direct the organization of Microtubules within these structures; a basal body may do for a cilium or flagellum what the centrosome does for the cell.  
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show A large surface area to volume ratio  
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How is most DNA stored in a prokaryote?   show
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show Proposes that double membrane bound organelles such as mitochondria and chloroplasts ( which have their own DNA separate from the nucleus's) were once independently living prokaryotes which were engulfed by a larger cell.  
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show Synthesis and packing of materials for transport and the production of lysosomes  
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show They store material, dispose of wastes, and, especially in place, maintain water balance  
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The surface area to volume ratio defines what aspect of the cell?   show
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What best distinguishes a prokaryotic cell from a eukaryotic cell?   show
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Of the following, which structures are found in prokaryotic cells: cell wall, ribosomes, thylakoids, chromosome, plasma membrane, nucleus, flagellum, Nucleolus, chloroplasts, capsule, plasmid, enzymes, DNA, mitochondria   show
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show Coccus  
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show Nucleus  
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What organelle(s) contain their/its own DNA, suggesting they were once independent prokaryotes?   show
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What are found in the nucleus?   show
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show Ribosomes  
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show Gene  
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Vesicles from the rough ER most likely are on their way to _____   show
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show Intercellular digestion  
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show Rough ER  
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Vesicles with specific metabolic functions in a cell are called   show
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These micro bodies break down fatty acids and contain catalase to break down hydrogen peroxide.   show
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show Mitochondria  
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Which organelle releases oxygen?   show
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What are found in chloroplasts?   show
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show True  
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show True  
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True or false: intermediate filaments are associated with the nuclear envelope   show
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True or false: motor molecules move materials along intermediate filaments   show
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show Yes  
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Do cilia a flagella contain myosin that pulls on actin filaments?   show
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Are cilia and flagella organized by basal bodies derived from centrioles?   show
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What are cell inclusions and macromolecules measured in because they are so small?   show
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Why is a small cell size for advantageous for exchanging molecules?   show
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show Unlike macromolecules, cells have the ability to reproduce and only come from preexisting cells  
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Explain why a large surface area to volume ratio is needed for the proper functioning of cells   show
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show Spherical shaped bacterium  
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show It Aids against drying out and helps bacteria resist a hosts immune system and helps bacteria to attach to almost any surface  
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Purpose of plasma or cell membrane   show
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The semifluid solution composed of water and inorganic and organic molecules encased by a plasma membrane   show
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show Prokaryotic ribosomes are smaller than eukaryotic ribosomes  
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Cyanobacteria contain what extensive internal membranes in their cytoplasm   show
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What three things does the flagella consist of?   show
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show The prokaryotic flagellum rotates 360 degrees while the eukaryotic flagellum moves in a whip like motion  
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show Types  
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Are Fimbriae involved with lovomotion?   show
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What are Fimbriae involved in?   show
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show By means of transport vesicles  
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A liver cell whose function is partly to detoxify drugs and other ingested compounds contains a greater proportion of which organelle that accomplishes this task?   show
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show Plasma membrane  
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show Eject  
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Describe the functions of the bacterial cell envelope, cytoplasm, and external structures   show
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Summarize the benefits of compartmentalization found in cells   show
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Why do organelles increase cell efficiency and function?   show
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show Nucleus: likely evolved from the invagination of the plasma membrane; Mitochondria and Chloroplasts: thought to have evolved when a larger eukaryotic cell engulfed a smaller prokaryotic cell and eventually became dependent on the smaller organism  
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show Genetic info that is passed from cell to cell and generation to generation, specified info that ribosomes use to carry out protein synthesis, and instructions for copying itself  
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show They can have more than one nucleus  
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How many proteins line each pore in the nuclear envelope?   show
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show Proteins and nucleic acids  
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Chromosomes are the carriers of what?   show
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show Genes ( basic unit of heredity)  
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show In the nucleolus  
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What does mRNA( a mobile molecule) act as for DNA(a sedentary molecule which specifies the sequence of amino acids in a protein)?   show
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tRNA participates in the assembly of amino acids into a polypeptide by recognizing what two things?   show
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How is the nucleus able to communicate with the cytoplasm?   show
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Why do pancreatic cells have many ribosomes?   show
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What causes a ribosome to bind to the ER?   show
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What is termed the central dogma of molecular biology?   show
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show Chromatin is made up of stands of DNA combined with proteins. When these strands condense and coil up, rod like structures called chromosomes are formed.  
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What is the importance of nuclear pores?   show
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show Heredity info encoded in genes located in the nucleus is transcribed into RNA molecules. Amino acid sequence is determined by RNA sequence through translation. Polypeptides produced from RNA are then folded into 3D structure that has a biological function  
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show Nuclear envelope, membranes of the ER, googling apparatus, and several types of vesicles  
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show The nuclear envelope  
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show Golgi apparatus  
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show ER, plasma membrane  
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show Lysosomes  
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Where do secretory vesicles take proteins where they exit the cell by exocytosis?   show
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show Rough ER contains ribosomes while smooth ER doesn't. Rough ER synthesizes and modifies proteins while smooth ER synthesizes lipids.  
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show Transport vesicles from ER go to Golgi body to modify their contents and repackages them in new vesicles to be delivered to different specific locations. Incoming food and particles are packaged inside vesicles and delivered to lysosomes for break down.  
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show It would prevent materials from reaching their necessary destinations thus disrupting cellular function and likely leading to cell death  
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show Free floating ribosomes  
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show Germinating seeds require Peroxisomes to oxidize fatty acids into molecules that can be converted to sugars needed by the growing plant. Also Peroxisomes carry out the opposite reaction of photosynthesis in leaves.  
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show They rid the cell of excess water  
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show 2/3  
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show Cell sap  
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Structure and function of lysosomes v Peroxisomes   show
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Where are the lysosomes and Peroxisomes produced in The cell.   show
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Chloroplasts have a what kind of membrane system.   show
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show Semifluid stroma, which contains enzymes and thylakoids( dislike sacs formed from the third membrane)  
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show The thylakoid membrane  
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The inner membrane of mitochondria is highly convicted into folds called _____ that project into the matrix,   show
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What is the purpose of cristae?   show
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show Mitochondrial DNA and ribosomes  
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show Both have roles I energy related reaction in cell. Mitochondria: carries out cellular respiration in which carbs are broken down to produce ATP. CHLOROPLASTS: carry out photosynthesis in which solar energy is used to synthesize carbs  
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Why do chloroplasts and mitochondria contain complex internal membrane structures?   show
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show Mesh like networks or bundles  
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Each actin filament contains two chains of globular actin monomers twisted about one another in what manner?   show
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What pattern do flagella and cilia have?   show
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Differentiate between the components of the cytoskeleton and how they provide support to the cell.   show
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show Cilia and flagella are both composed of Microtubules arranged in a particular pattern and enclosed by the plasma membrane. Cilia are shorter than flagella. ATP is used to produce cellular movement via Microtubules.  
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show Cellular movement from Microtubules is accomplished via motor molecules that use ATP.  
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