Cell Biology Flashcards

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Basic features of all cells include

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plasma membrane, cytoplasm, chromosomes, ribosomes

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Defining characteristics of prokaryotic cells

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no membrane bound nucleus, DNA located in an area called nucleoid, no membrane bound organelles, small

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Define nucleoid in prokaryotic cell

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Area where DNA is found in prokaryotic cells

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Define pili in prokaryotic cell

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Used for attachment, conjunction on bacteria cells

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Define ribosomes in prokaryotic cell

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Make proteins

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Define plasma membrane in prokaryotic cell

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Membrane around cytoplasm

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Define cell wall in prokaryotic cell

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Structure outside of cell membrane; made of peptidoglycan for many bacteria

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Define capsule in prokaryotic cell

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Jelly like outer coating in prokaryotic cell

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Define flagella in prokaryotic cell

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Tail for movement in prokaryotic cell

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3 main jobs for cells

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1. Make proteins (proteins control every cell function) 2. Make energy (for daily life, for growth) 3. Make more cells (growth, repair, renewable)