Cell Biology Flashcard

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What is the main difference between cell membranes and cell walls?

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Cell walls are found in plant cells, while cell membranes are found in both plant and animal cells.

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Order the following from simplest to most complex: Cell, Tissue, Organ, Organ System, Organism.

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Cell, Tissue, Organ, Organ System, Organism

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What type of cell contains membrane-bound organelles?

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Eukaryotic cells.

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What structures do both animal and plant cells have in common?

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Nucleus, cell membrane, mitochondria, and ribosomes.

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What does the Endosymbiotic Theory describe?

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The origin of mitochondria from bacteria.

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Define eukaryotic cells.

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Cells that contain membrane-bound organelles and a nucleus.

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Define prokaryotic cells.

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Cells that do not have a nucleus or membrane-bound organelles.

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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To protect the cell and regulate what enters and exits.

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What is the role of mitochondria in a cell?

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To produce energy through cellular respiration.

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What is the function of ribosomes?

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To synthesize proteins.