Types of Cells: Pro/Euk, Auto/Heter

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What does Prokaryote mean?

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Before nucleus.

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What are the two main groups of organisms?

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Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes.

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What components are found in all types of cells?

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Cytoplasm, plasma membrane, ribosomes, and DNA.

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What type of cells are plants, fungi, animals, and protists?

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Eukaryotic cells.

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What is a Heterotroph?

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An organism that feeds on food in their environment.

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What is a Eukaryote?

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An organism whose cells have a true nucleus.

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What is a Prokaryote?

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An organism whose cells lack a true nucleus.

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What is an Autotroph?

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An organism that produces its own food, typically through photosynthesis.

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What is the main difference between Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells do not have a nucleus, while Eukaryotic cells do.

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Can Prokaryotic cells have organelles?

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No, they lack membrane-bound organelles.