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Prokaryotic cells

Lack a membrane bound nucleus and organelles

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Example of a prokaryotic cell

E. coli

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What are the folds in mitochondria called?

Cristae

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What is a singular disc in a chloroplast organelle? (squished oval)

Thykaloid

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What is the stack of discs in a chloroplast called?

Granoid

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What is the aqueous fluid in a chloroplast called?

Stroma

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What has a double membrane?

Mitochondria and chloroplasts

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What is ideal for cells?

Large SA:Vol ratio

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Which is bigger, a bacteria or a virus?

Bacteria

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Eukaryotic cells

Possess membrane bound nucleus and organelles

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Plasma membrane

All cells have it

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Nucleolus

Ribosome production (not functional yet)

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Ribosomes

Composed of ribosomal RNA (rRNA) and protein

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Smooth ER

Stores calcium ions

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Rough ER

Has transport mechanism, as vesicles bud off of it

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Vesicles

Used for transport

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Phagocytosis

Lysosomes breaking down food

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Autophagy

Lysosomes breaking down damaged organelles

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Mitochondria

Contains its own DNA and ribosomes, has two membranes and can self replicate

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Peroxisome

Contains catalase to transfer hydrogen in substances to oxygen, which often creates hydrogen peroxide as a byproduct

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What does the cytoskeleton do?

Plays a role in support, motility, and regulation of the cell

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What is the cytoskeleton made up of?

Microtubules, microfilaments, and intermediate filaments

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What is the centrosome?

Microtubule organizing center (MTOC)

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What are examples of microtubules?

Flagella, centrioles, and cilia

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Cilia

Many short, hair like extensions which assist with movement

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Flagellum

One long hair like extension that assists with movement

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Prokaryote size

70s=50s+30s

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Eukaryote size

80s=60s+40s

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Which is bigger, prokaryotes or eukaryotes?

Eukaryotes

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