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Eukaryotic Cells |
Cells that contain a nucleus |
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Eukaryote |
An organism that is made of eukaryotic cells |
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Multicellular |
Organisms that are made from more than one cell |
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Prokaryotic Cells |
Describes single-celled organisms that do not contain a nucleus |
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Prokaryotes |
Prokaryotic organisms (bacteria) |
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DNA |
The genetic information found in all living organisms |
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Which is bigger: eukaryotic or prokaryotic cells? |
Eukaryotic |
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Where is the DNA stored in a prokaryotic cell? |
Small rings of DNA - plasmid |
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Size of an individual bacterial cell |
1 micrometer to 10 micrometer |
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What are group bacterial cells called? |
Colonies |
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What does a prokaryote look like? |
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Cytoplasm structure and function |
This fluid is part of the cell inside the cell membrane. It is mainly water. Holds other components such as ribosomes, most of the chemical reactions in the cell happen |
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Cell Wall (bacterial cell) |
To provide support, but are not made of cellulose. |
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Plasmids (bacterial cells) |
Small, circular sections of DNA. Provide genetic variation |
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Cell membrane |
Bouncer - controls what goes in and out Internal extensions with enzymes, respiration occurs in the enzyme |
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Ribosome |
A small cell organelle in the cytoplasm in which proteins are made |
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Respiration |
The release of energy from glucose |
