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Eukaryotic cells are compartmentalized and contain small structures called _____ that differ in structure and function. Hint: think about how the human body has different organs, each doing its own specific function. |
organelles |
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Protists, fungi, plants, and animals are all composed of _____ cells.
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eukaryotic
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This is a diagram of a {choose one: plant | animal} cell. |
animal |
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This is a diagram of a {choose one: plant | animal} cell. |
plant |
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What are the three main structures plant cells have that animal cells do not. |
cell wall large central vacuole chloroplasts |
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Identify h. |
nucleus |
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Label the yellow box. Hint: the line is pointing the semifluid space inside the nucleus. |
nucleoplasm |
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Label the yellow box. |
chromatin |
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Label the yellow box. |
nucleolus |
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Label the yellow box. |
nuclear envelope |
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Label the yellow box. |
nuclear pores |
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What are ribosomes composed of? |
two subunits one large; one small |
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Do ribosomes have an encapsulating membrane? |
No |
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In eukaryotic cells, some ribosomes occur freely within the cytoplasm, either singly or in groups called _____. |
polyribosomes |
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Label the yellow box. Hint: the line points to the "large" structure extending off the nucleus. |
endoplasmic reticulum |
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The endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is an organelle composed of many _____ and _____. |
saccules and channels |
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The surface of the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) contains _____ which are similar to receptor proteins found in the cell's plasma membrane. |
receptors |
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Label the yellow box. |
ER lumen |
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A protein takes its final shape inside the _____ of the endoplasmic reticulum. |
lumen |
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The _____ system consists of the nuclear envelope, the membranes of the endoplasmic reticulum, the Golgi apparatus, and vesicles.
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endomembrane
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Small membranous sacs are called _____.
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vesicles
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What carries molecules from one part of the endomembrane system to another?
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transport vesicles
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_____ endoplasmic reticulum is studded with ribosomes.
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Rough
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Fill in the yellow box.(Hint: small organelles attached to the ER.)
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ribosomes
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Fill in the yellow box.
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rough endoplasmic reticulum
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What two places are the transport vesicles enroute to?
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Golgi apparatus or plasma membrane
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Fill in the yellow box.
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smooth endoplastic reticulum
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The smooth endoplasmic reticulum synthesizes what type of molecules?
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lipids (fatty acids), phospholipids, and steroids
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The _____ apparatus consists of a stack of three to twenty slightly curved, flattened saccules resembling pancakes.
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Golgi
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What can the Golgi apparatus be thought of as?
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a transfer station
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What is the term we use to describe the discharge of contents from transport vessicles outside the plasma membrane?
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secretion
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When you think of lysosomes what should you think of?
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digestion, eating, eliminating, etc...
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How do vacuoles differ from vesicles?
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vacuoles are larger
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_____ are generally found in plants in which the products of photosynthesis are stored.
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vacuoles
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Animals do have some cells that utilize vacuoles...give an example.
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fat cells (adipocytes)
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What do vacuoles do?
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store substances
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What is the function of the organelle indicated by the yellow box?
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synthesizes lipids and packages them vesicles
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What is this transport vesicle likely transporting?
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proteins
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What is this transport vesicle likely transporting?
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lipids
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Name the organelle indicated by the yellow box.
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Golgi apparatus
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Name this vesicle that originates from the Golgi apparatus and contains digestive enzymes.
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lysosome
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The organelle indicated by the yellow box is a lysosome. What type of membrane does it appear to have?
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single membrane
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Name this vesicle that originates from the Golgi apparatus and can fuse with the plasma membrane and deposit its contents outside the cell.
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secretory vesicle
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