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What is one feature that distinguishes eukaryotic cells from prokaryotic cells?
What is one feature that distinguishes eukaryotic cells from prokaryotic cells?
- Eukaryotic cells lack a defined nucleus.
- Eukaryotic cells can reproduce independently.
- Eukaryotic cells have organelles. (correct)
- Eukaryotic cells are smaller in size.
Which statement is part of the cell theory?
Which statement is part of the cell theory?
- All cells contain identical genetic material.
- Cells arise from the spontaneous generation of matter.
- All living things are composed of cells. (correct)
- Cells are the only unit of structure in living organisms.
How does the shape-changing ability of white blood cells enhance their function?
How does the shape-changing ability of white blood cells enhance their function?
- It prevents them from being attacked by pathogens.
- It allows them to absorb nutrients more efficiently.
- It enables them to move through narrow openings. (correct)
- It helps them to clone themselves.
What do organelles within a cell primarily provide?
What do organelles within a cell primarily provide?
When the diameter of a spherical cell increases, how does this affect its surface area and volume?
When the diameter of a spherical cell increases, how does this affect its surface area and volume?
Which structures are responsible for the movement of substances across the surface of the cell?
Which structures are responsible for the movement of substances across the surface of the cell?
What is the primary function of lysosomes in a eukaryotic cell?
What is the primary function of lysosomes in a eukaryotic cell?
Which of the following organelles is surrounded by two membranes and contains its own DNA?
Which of the following organelles is surrounded by two membranes and contains its own DNA?
Which cell organelle is primarily involved in the export of substances produced within the cell?
Which cell organelle is primarily involved in the export of substances produced within the cell?
In eukaryotic cells, which organelles are known as the powerhouse for energy production?
In eukaryotic cells, which organelles are known as the powerhouse for energy production?
What is an organele?
What is an organele?
What limits the size of cells?
What limits the size of cells?
What is the typical diameter range of most plant and animal cells?
What is the typical diameter range of most plant and animal cells?
Which characteristic of nerve cells enables them to effectively transmit signals?
Which characteristic of nerve cells enables them to effectively transmit signals?
Which of the following is true regarding eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells?
Which of the following is true regarding eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells?
What are the two major components of the cytoskeleton?
What are the two major components of the cytoskeleton?
What substance composes plant cell walls?
What substance composes plant cell walls?
What is the primary role of ribosomes in the cell?
What is the primary role of ribosomes in the cell?
What structural feature do cilia and flagella share?
What structural feature do cilia and flagella share?
How do membrane proteins contribute to the cell membrane's function?
How do membrane proteins contribute to the cell membrane's function?
What group of cells forms the surface coverings of animal bodies?
What group of cells forms the surface coverings of animal bodies?
Which type of tissue is responsible for transporting water in plants?
Which type of tissue is responsible for transporting water in plants?
Fossil evidence indicates that the earliest cells on Earth were primarily what type?
Fossil evidence indicates that the earliest cells on Earth were primarily what type?
What is the term for the process in which cells become restricted to perform one or a few functions?
What is the term for the process in which cells become restricted to perform one or a few functions?
Which statement is true about the cells in the green alga Volvox?
Which statement is true about the cells in the green alga Volvox?
What level of organization is exemplified by the stomach?
What level of organization is exemplified by the stomach?
What is the main function of connective tissue in the body?
What is the main function of connective tissue in the body?
Which of the following best describes the esophagus, stomach, and intestine together?
Which of the following best describes the esophagus, stomach, and intestine together?
What do the structures in the inset represent?
What do the structures in the inset represent?
Which of the following best identifies the stomach in terms of biological organization?
Which of the following best identifies the stomach in terms of biological organization?
In terms of biological structures, what is a lichen considered?
In terms of biological structures, what is a lichen considered?
The group of the esophagus, stomach, and intestines can be classified as which level of organization?
The group of the esophagus, stomach, and intestines can be classified as which level of organization?
Which type of animal tissue is primarily responsible for supporting and linking other tissues?
Which type of animal tissue is primarily responsible for supporting and linking other tissues?
What type of tissue is primarily responsible for transmitting messages in the body?
What type of tissue is primarily responsible for transmitting messages in the body?
The structures within the inset that show different layers of the stomach wall represent which level of biological organization?
The structures within the inset that show different layers of the stomach wall represent which level of biological organization?
Flashcards
Eukaryote cell
Eukaryote cell
A cell with a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles.
Prokaryote cell
Prokaryote cell
A cell without a nucleus or other membrane-bound organelles.
Cell size limit
Cell size limit
Limited by the rate of substance entry through the cell surface.
Nerve cell extensions
Nerve cell extensions
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Cell theory evidence
Cell theory evidence
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Cell Theory Parts
Cell Theory Parts
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White Blood Cell Shape Change
White Blood Cell Shape Change
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Organelle vs. Organ
Organelle vs. Organ
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Eukaryotic Cell Features
Eukaryotic Cell Features
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Cell Size Change (Surface Area/Volume)
Cell Size Change (Surface Area/Volume)
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Selective Permeability
Selective Permeability
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Ribosomes - What are they made of?
Ribosomes - What are they made of?
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Cytoskeleton - What is it?
Cytoskeleton - What is it?
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Cilia and Flagella - Structure
Cilia and Flagella - Structure
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Plant Cell Walls - Function
Plant Cell Walls - Function
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Peripheral Protein
Peripheral Protein
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Integral Protein
Integral Protein
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Cytoplasm
Cytoplasm
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Cytosol
Cytosol
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Cilia vs. Flagella
Cilia vs. Flagella
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Animal Tissue
Animal Tissue
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Animal Organ
Animal Organ
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Animal Organ System
Animal Organ System
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Colonial Organism
Colonial Organism
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Specialization
Specialization
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Organ
Organ
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Organ System
Organ System
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Tissue
Tissue
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Connective Tissue
Connective Tissue
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Nervous Tissue
Nervous Tissue
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