Cell Biology Flashcards

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Cells

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basic building blocks of all living things.

responsible for carrying out all the functions necessary for an organism to survive.

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Organelles

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tiny cellular structures.

perform specific functions within a cell.

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What is unique to animal cells?

(What do only ANIMAL cells have?)

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organelles: centrioles, centrosomes, and lysosomes.

irregular shape

Multiple small vacuoles

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What makes plant cells unique?

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organelles: cell wall, chloroplasts

one LARGE vacuole

Chlorophyll

performs photosynthesis

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Cell Wall

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a rigid, strong, stiff outer layer of the plant cell.

provides structure and protection.

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Cell membrane

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in BOTH plant and animal cells

supports and protects the cell

to control the movement of materials in and out of the cell

helps the cell maintain homeostasis (balance).

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Nucleus

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found in both plant and animal cells.

control cell activities and holds hereditary materials (DNA)

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Cytoplasm

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found in both plant and animal cells.

clear, thick, jelly-like material that holds organelles in place.

supports and protects cell organelles.

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Mitochondria

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found in both plant and animal cells.

known as the powerhouses of the cell.

break down sugar molecules into ATP, the chemical energy of the cell.

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Vacuoles

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Vacuoles store food and water.

Plant cells have one large vacuole,

animal cells have multiple smaller vacuoles.