Biology Chapter: Cells Types and Functions

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Which cell type is characterized by the absence of a nucleus?

  • Prokaryotic cells (correct)
  • Fungal cells
  • Eukaryotic cells
  • Plant cells

What is a primary characteristic of eukaryotic cells?

  • They are unicellular
  • They have genetic material in cytoplasm
  • They contain a nucleus (correct)
  • They lack membrane-bound organelles

Which kingdom do prokaryotic cells belong to?

  • Monera (correct)
  • Fungi
  • Animalia
  • Plantae

What is a function of chloroplasts in plant cells?

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Which of the following statements about fungal cells is true?

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What best describes protists?

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Which component is NOT typically found in prokaryotic cells?

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What distinguishes eukaryotic cells from prokaryotic cells?

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Flashcards

Prokaryotic Cell

A simple, single-celled organism without a nucleus or membrane-bound organelles.

Eukaryotic Cell

A complex cell containing a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.

Monera Kingdom

The kingdom that houses prokaryotic cells (bacteria).

Plant Cell

A eukaryotic cell that can perform photosynthesis and has a cell wall.

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Animal Cell

A eukaryotic cell lacking chloroplasts and cell walls, typically found in animals.

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Fungal Cell

A eukaryotic cell that cannot photosynthesize and lacks a large vacuole.

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Protist

A eukaryotic organism often unicellular, found in water, can be photosynthetic or consume other organisms.

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Cell Specialisation

Different cells within an organism have specific functions adapted to their role.

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Study Notes

Cells

  • All organisms have cells that specialize.
  • Cells are categorized into two groups: prokaryotes and eukaryotes.

Prokaryotic Cells

  • Prokaryotic cells are simpler than eukaryotic cells.
  • Prokaryotic cells are single-celled organisms.
  • Prokaryotic cells lack organelles and a nucleus.
  • Prokaryotes belong to the kingdom Monera.
  • Examples include bacteria.
  • Genetic material (DNA) is free in the cytoplasm.

Eukaryotic Cells

  • Eukaryotic cells are more complex.
  • Eukaryotic cells contain both a nucleus and organelles.
  • Eukaryotic cells belong to the kingdoms Animalia, Plantae, Fungi, and Protista.
  • Eukaryotic cells keep genetic material inside the nucleus.
  • Most eukaryotes are multicellular.

Plant Cells

  • Plant cells use chloroplasts to photosynthesize.
  • Plant cells have cell walls for support.
  • Many plant cells store nutrients in large vacuoles.

Fungal Cells

  • Fungi, unlike plants, lack chloroplasts, preventing photosynthesis.
  • Fungi absorb nutrients from the environment.
  • Fungi typically do not have large vacuoles filled with liquid.

Protist Cells

  • Protists are a diverse group of mostly unicellular organisms.
  • Some protists are photosynthetic.
  • Some protists consume other organisms.
  • Protists can cause diseases.
  • Their shape and structure are adapted to their environment and food sources.

Animal Cells

  • Animal cells are multicellular.
  • Animal cells communicate and work together.
  • Animal cells have different sizes and shapes depending on their function.
  • Animal cells contain a nucleus and organelles, though they lack chloroplasts and cell walls.

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