Cell Biology Flashcard

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What is a characteristic of eukaryotic cells?

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Eukaryotic cells can be either unicellular or multicellular.

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What type of cell is characterized by the absence of a nucleus?

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Prokaryote.

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What is the function of a flagellum in prokaryotic cells?

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To allow movement.

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What is a defining feature of prokaryotic cells?

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They do not have a nucleus and no membrane-bound organelles.

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What components are found inside a prokaryote?

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Cytoplasm, DNA, ribosomes.

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What is the primary difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, while eukaryotic cells have them.

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What is the role of ribosomes in a cell?

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Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis.

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What is the genetic material in prokaryotic cells?

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DNA is the genetic material in prokaryotic cells.

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Can prokaryotic cells be multicellular?

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No, prokaryotic cells are always unicellular.

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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The cell membrane controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell.