Anatomy and Physiology Cytology Flashcard

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What is the study of cells called?

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Cytology

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What is the study of structure and identification of body parts?

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Anatomy

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Who was the first scientist to identify and name cells?

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Hooke

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Which organelle is responsible for storing genetic information?

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Nucleus

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What type of cell is bacteria an example of?

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Prokaryotic cell.

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What is the primary function of the nucleus in a cell?

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To store genetic information and control cellular activities.

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What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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

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What is the function of ribosomes in a cell?

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To synthesize proteins.

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What is the role of the endoplasmic reticulum?

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To synthesize proteins (rough ER) and lipids (smooth ER) and transport them within the cell.

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What is the function of mitochondria?

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To produce energy (ATP) through cellular respiration.