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What is the primary function of the nucleus in an animal cell?

  • Regulates waste removal
  • Controls all cell activities and reproduction (correct)
  • Packages proteins for export
  • Produces energy from food

Which organelle is known as the 'powerhouse of the cell'?

  • Mitochondria (correct)
  • Ribosomes
  • Endoplasmic Reticulum
  • Golgi Apparatus

What role does the cell membrane play in cellular function?

  • Holds the cell's shape and contains cytoplasm
  • Synthesizes proteins for the cell
  • Stores genetic information
  • Controls the entry and exit of materials (correct)

Which statement correctly describes the role of lysosomes in an animal cell?

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Which type of endoplasmic reticulum is characterized by having ribosomes attached to its surface?

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What is the primary function of a cell?

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Which of the following statements about cell theory is correct?

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What distinguishes plant cells from animal cells?

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What is the role of apoptosis in the body?

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What is the size relationship between cells and atoms?

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Which organelle is unique to plant cells and plays a critical role in photosynthesis?

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What is the primary function of the cell wall in plant cells?

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How do multicellular organisms primarily use mitosis?

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What is a key characteristic of unicellular organisms?

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Which structure in plant cells is responsible for nutrient storage and is usually much larger compared to animal cells?

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Which of the following processes creates sex cells in organisms?

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What role does chlorophyll play in chloroplasts?

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What defines specialized animal cells?

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What is the primary function of white fat cells in the human body?

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Which specialized plant cells are responsible for gas exchange?

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Which type of fat cells is more abundant in the body?

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What is the role of conducting cells in plants?

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What do brown fat cells primarily do?

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Which type of epithelial tissue lines the digestive system?

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What is the primary role of structural cells in plants?

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Which level of organization is directly above tissues in a multicellular organism?

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What is the primary function of connective tissue?

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Which type of connective tissue connects bones to muscles?

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What unique property does muscle tissue have?

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What is the role of nerve tissue in the body?

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Which of the following organs is part of the digestive system?

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What organ system includes the stomach and intestines?

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What is the main function of the leaves in a plant?

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Which vascular tissue is responsible for transporting water in plants?

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What is the primary role of red blood cells?

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Which type of muscle cells is under voluntary control?

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What characteristic of red blood cells enhances their ability to transport oxygen?

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Which type of cells are responsible for engulfing pathogens?

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What role do fat cells play in the body?

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Which of the following statements about cardiac muscles is correct?

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What is the primary function of white blood cells?

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What feature is unique to nerve cells compared to other cell types?

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Flashcards

Cell

The basic building block of all living things.

Cell Theory

All living things are made of cells; cells are the basic building blocks of life; cells come from other cells.

Plant Cell

A type of eukaryotic cell that forms the structural components of plants.

Animal Cell

A type of eukaryotic cell, essential for the function and structure of animal organisms.

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Multicellular

Organisms composed of many cells.

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Unicellular

Organisms composed of only one cell.

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Cellular Organelles

Specialized structures within a cell that perform specific functions.

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Cell Size

Cells vary in size, but generally are only visible under a microscope.

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Cell Division

The process where cells reproduce to create new cells.

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Cell Death

The natural process of a cell dying and being replaced.

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Cancer

A disease where cells grow and divide uncontrollably.

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Microorganism

Tiny living organisms.

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Nucleus

The control center of the cell, controlling activities and cell reproduction. Contains DNA.

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Cell Membrane

The outer layer of the cell, enclosing organelles and controlling what enters/exits.

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Cytoplasm

The jelly-like substance inside the cell membrane where the cell's work happens.

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Ribosomes

Produce proteins for cell growth and repair.

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Golgi Apparatus

Organelle that prepares materials to leave the cell; packages proteins.

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Mitochondria

The powerhouse of the cell; releases energy for cell functions.

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Vacuole

Contains waste or chemicals; smaller in animal cells than plant cells.

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Lysosomes

Gets rid of waste within the cell using digestive enzymes.

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Endoplasmic Reticulum

Forms pathways for material movement within the cell. Rough ER has ribosomes; smooth ER does not.

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Plant Cell Organelles

Structures within a plant cell that perform specific functions.

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Cell Membrane

A thin layer that surrounds the cell, controlling what enters and leaves.

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Nucleus

The control center of the cell, containing the genetic material (DNA).

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Cytoplasm

The jelly-like substance filling the cell, where organelles are located.

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Cell Wall

A rigid outer layer found in plant cells, providing support and shape.

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Chloroplasts

Organelles containing chlorophyll, where photosynthesis occurs.

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Vacuole

A sac-like structure in plant cells, storing water and other substances.

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Mitochondria

The powerhouses of the cell, producing energy.

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Golgi Apparatus

Organelle that processes and packages proteins and other molecules.

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Endoplasmic Reticulum

Network of membranes involved in protein and lipid synthesis.

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Lysosomes

Organelles that digest waste and cellular debris.

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Photosynthesis

The process by which plants use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to produce their food.

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Unicellular

Organisms made up of a single cell, performing all life functions within that cell.

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Multicellular

Organisms composed of many cells, with specialized cells performing specific tasks.

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Mitosis

Cell division process that produces two identical daughter cells.

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Meiosis

Cell division process that produces sex cells (gametes).

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Specialized Animal Cells

Animal cells with unique structures and functions for specific tasks in the body.

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Muscle Cells

Cells responsible for movement and support in the body, categorized as voluntary (conscious control) or involuntary (unconscious control).

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Voluntary Muscles

Muscles that you consciously control.

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Involuntary Muscles

Muscles that you cannot consciously control.

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Cardiac Muscles

Muscles found in the heart, responsible for continuous beating.

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Nerve Cells

Cells that carry information between the brain and other parts of the body.

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Red Blood Cells

Cells that carry oxygen to the body and carbon dioxide away from the body.

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White Blood Cells

Cells of the immune system that fight infection.

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Fat Cells

Cells that store energy as fat, and also provide insulation and cushioning.

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Connective Tissue

Connective tissue supports and holds other tissues together in the body.

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Ligaments

Ligaments connect bones at joints.

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Tendons

Tendons connect bones to muscles.

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Muscle Tissue

Muscle tissue can contract, getting shorter and fatter.

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Nerve Tissue

Nerve tissue sends electrical signals throughout the body.

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Organ

Tissues grouped together to perform a specific function.

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Organ System

A group of organs working together to complete life processes.

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Plant Root

The plant organ that absorbs water from the soil.

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Plant Stem

Plant organ that supports leaves and transports water and food.

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Plant Leaves

Plant organ responsible for photosynthesis.

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White Fat Cells

Store energy as fat droplets, making up most body fat tissue; provide insulation and cushion organs.

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Brown Fat Cells

Contain smaller fat droplets and many mitochondria; generate heat (thermogenesis) for warmth.

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Specialized Plant Cells

Plant cells with specific structures to perform particular functions for plant growth and health.

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Guard Cells

Surround stomata (leaf pores) to control gas exchange(opening/closing).

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Conducting Cells

Transport water, nutrients, and food in a plant (e.g., xylem, phloem).

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Root Hairs

Increase root surface area for water and mineral absorption.

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Structural Cells

Provide support and shape to plants by maintaining structure.

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Photosynthetic Cells

Contain chloroplasts to convert sunlight into energy (photosynthesis).

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Epithelial Tissue

Cells forming surfaces (outer layers) over organs. Found in skin, linings of the mouth, digestive, respiratory, and reproductive systems.

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Study Notes

Learning Goals for Cells Unit

  • Define what a cell is
  • Identify different cell types
  • Understand cell size
  • Understand the history of cells
  • Know the functions of various organelles
  • Differentiate between plant and animal cells
  • Understand the terms multicellular and unicellular

Fun Facts about Cells

  • 50 to 70 billion cells die daily to maintain health
  • Cell malfunction leads to disease
  • Cancer results from uncontrolled cell division or insufficient apoptosis (cell death)

Origin of Humans

  • Humans originate from a single cell

Defining Cells

  • Cells are the basic structural units of life
  • Living organisms are composed of cells
  • Matter is made up of atoms
  • Cells come from pre-existing cells

Cell Characteristics

  • Cells are only visible under a microscope
  • Cells are larger than atoms
  • Organisms are living things
  • Microorganisms are tiny living things
  • Each cell grows, reproduces, and eventually dies

Cell Theory

  • All living things are made up of cells
  • Cells are the basic building blocks of life
  • Cells come from other cells

Organelles

  • Organelles are cellular components with specific functions inside the cell
  • Examples of animal cell organelles include: mitochondria, smooth endoplasmic reticulum, centrosome, centriole, vacuole, lysosome
  • Examples of plant cell organelles include: amyloplast, cytoplasm, vacuole, cell wall, cell membrane, ribosome, golgi apparatus, chloroplast, endoplasmic reticulum, peroxisome, mitochondria

To Do

  • Draw and label a diagram of a plant and animal cell in your workbook
  • Make the diagram colorful and easy to read

Different Organelles in an Animal Cell

  • Nucleus
  • Cytoplasm
  • Ribosomes
  • Membrane
  • Mitochondria
  • Vacuole
  • Lysosomes
  • Golgi apparatus
  • Endoplasmic reticulum

The Nucleus

  • Control center of the cell
  • Controls all cellular activities, including the creation of new cells
  • Contains the DNA

Cell Membrane

  • Outer shell of the cell
  • Encloses all organelles
  • Holds the cell together
  • Regulates what enters and exits the cell
  • Similar to the inside membrane of an egg shell

Cytoplasm

  • Jelly-like substance inside the cell membrane
  • Site of all cellular activity

Ribosomes

  • Produce proteins for cell growth and repair
  • Not always considered organelles, as some aren't enclosed in membranes

Golgi Apparatus (Golgi Body)

  • Prepares and packages materials to leave the cell
  • Modifies, sorts, and packages proteins for secretion

Mitochondria

  • Powerhouse of the cell
  • Releases energy from food to the cell

Vacuole

  • May be numerous and small in animal cells
  • Larger in plant cells
  • Stores waste and chemicals within the cell

Lysosomes

  • Gets rid of waste within the cell
  • Contains digestive enzymes to eliminate waste

Endoplasmic Reticulum

  • Forms pathways around the cell for material transport
  • Rough ER is covered with ribosomes and releases proteins.
  • Smooth ER has few or no ribosomes and is a pathway for molecules within the cell.

Different Organelles in a Plant Cell

  • Cell membrane
  • Nucleus
  • Cytoplasm
  • Cell wall
  • Chloroplasts
  • Vacuole
  • Mitochondria
  • Golgi apparatus
  • Endoplasmic reticulum
  • Lysosomes

Plant and Animal Cell Differences

  • Plant cells have a larger vacuole
  • Plant cells have a cell wall
  • Plant cells have chloroplasts

Cell Wall

  • Located outside the cell membrane
  • Provides support to plant cells
  • Like a plant's skeleton

Chloroplasts

  • Contain chlorophyll in the green parts of plants
  • Site of photosynthesis

Photosynthesis

  • How plants create their food
  • Uses sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water to produce glucose and oxygen

Unicellular Cells

  • Are prokaryotic cells
  • Lacks a true nucleus
  • Often bacteria cells
  • Made up of a single cell
  • Uses mitosis for reproduction

Multicellular Cells

  • Are eukaryotic cells
  • Have a nucleus
  • Made up of many cells
  • Use mitosis for growth and repair

Tissues

  • Similar specialized cells working together for a specific task
  • Examples: epithelial, connective, muscle, nerve tissues in animals

Organs

  • Tissues organized into organs that have a specific job
  • Multiple tissue types in structure
  • Example: liver. heart

Organ Systems

  • Organs grouped together for a task
  • Examples: digestive, skeletal, nervous, reproductive

Specialized Animal Cells.

  • Nerve cells transmit electrical signals.
  • Muscle cells contract, causing movement.
  • Blood cells transport oxygen and carbon dioxide.
  • Fat cells store energy.

Specialized Plant Cells

  • Guard cells regulate gas exchange.
  • Conducting cells transport water and nutrients.
  • Root hairs increase water absorption.
  • Structural cells provide support.
  • Photosynthetic cells carry out photosynthesis.

Plant Organs

  • Roots take water from soil.
  • Stems support leaves and transport substances.
  • Leaves carry out photosynthesis.

Vascular Tissue

  • Xylem transports water from roots to the rest of the plant.
  • Phloem carries glucose from leaves to other parts of the plant.

Questions for Study

  • Answer questions 1-6, 8, and 10 on page 85, and 7, 9, and 15.

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