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What is a cell theory?
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1. The smallest structural unit of an organism that is capable of independent functioning.
2. All cells come from previous cells 3. All organisms are composed of cells |
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Differences between Prokayotic and Eukarotic cells?
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1. Eukaryotic cells produce slowly or by requirement
Prokaryotes can reproduce within 20 minutes 2. Eukaryotes have membrane-bound organelles while Prokaryotes do not 3. Eukaryotes are specialised 4. Eukaryotes make up tissue of an organism |
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What is special about red blood cells?
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They have organelles when they are young, but when they mature they lose these and their nucleus in order to carry more oxygen.
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Why are mature red blood cells not classified as prokaryotes?
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The membrane lipids are different
Also, erythrocytes (Red Blood Cells) are part of a multicellular organism while prokaryotes only make up unicellular organisms. |
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Recite the order of parts of an organism
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1. Organism
2. System 3. Organ 4. Tissue 5. Cell |
