Cell Biology Flashcard Review

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What structure is unique to plant cells?

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Cell wall

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Why is staining necessary in the preparation of microscope slides used to observe cells?

Back

It makes the cell and cell parts visible

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What is the primary function of ribosomes?

Back

Make or synthesize proteins

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Which type of cell is larger: Prokaryotes or Eukaryotes?

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Eukaryotes

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What defines a multicellular organism?

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Made of more than one cell

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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Regulates what enters and leaves the cell.

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What is the role of mitochondria in a cell?

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Produces energy through cellular respiration.

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What is the function of the nucleus?

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Contains genetic material and controls cell activities.

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What are chloroplasts responsible for?

Back

Photosynthesis in plant cells.

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What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus; eukaryotic cells have a nucleus.