Cell anatomy Review Flashcard

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What is a characteristic of eukaryotic cells but not prokaryotic cells?

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Membrane-bound organelles.

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What distinguishes a prokaryotic cell from a eukaryotic cell?

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The presence of a nucleus.

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What are the three parts of Cell Theory?

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1. All organisms are made of 1 or more cells. 2. The cell is the basic unit of life. 3. Cells arise from other cells.

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What is the role of ribosomes in a cell?

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Protein synthesis.

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What is the primary role of the nucleus in a eukaryotic cell?

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It stores the cell's hereditary material and coordinates the cell's activities.

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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It regulates what enters and exits the cell.

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What is cytoplasm?

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The jelly-like substance within the cell membrane that contains organelles.

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What are organelles?

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Specialized structures within a cell that perform specific functions.

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What is the function of mitochondria?

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They produce energy (ATP) through cellular respiration.

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What is the role of the endoplasmic reticulum?

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It synthesizes proteins and lipids.