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1
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What is a cell?

A

The smallest units that fulfill all of the criteria for life

2
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Functions of the cell

A
  1. contain genetic info
  2. reproduce
  3. related and have evolved
  4. metabolism (make molecules)
  5. extract energy and use it for work
  6. regulate internal environment
3
Q

Can eukaryotes be single celled?

A

yes, like yeast

however, most are multicellular

4
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cytoplasm

A

cytosol and organelles

5
Q

organelle

A

membrane bound structure (except ribosome)

specific structure and purpose

6
Q

Differences in plant and animal cells

A

plants have chloroplasts, central vacoule, and cell walls

7
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pH of the inside of lysosomes

A

acidic

8
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What does the golgi apparatus do?

A

Sugar taps lipids and products from the smooth ER

packages and sends lipids

9
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What do vacuoles do?

A

isolate toxins

10
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What do perioxisomes do?

A

Break down fatty acids / lipids

contain digestive enzymes

11
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How large is the mitochondria?

A

Size of prokaryote

12
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Endosymbiosis

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at one point mitochondria and chloroplasts were there own prokaryotic organisms until absorbed into cell

backed up by size, presence of DNA and ribosomes

13
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What does the cytoskeleton do?

A

Allows for movement of subcellular materials

consists of protein fibers that support and shape the cell