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What does it mean to say that the cell is the most "basic unit of life"?

If a cell was broken down into its parts, those parts would not be considered living on their own

What is the main function for nucleic acids in a cell?

provide information/instructions for making an organism (and proteins)

What is the purpose of proteins embedded in the cell membrane?

transport, communication, signaling, connecting cells, etc.

Finish the sentence: When viewing cells through a microscope, the _____________________ is usually visible for eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells.

cell membrane

T/F: The cell theory applies to plants, animals, bacteria, rocks, and soil. Explain.

False; The cell theory only applies to LIVING organisms.

Give an example for organisms that are made of prokaryotic cells.

bacteria

What is the job of the cell membrane?

regulates/controls what goes in and out of the cell

What is the main macromolecule that makes up the cell membrane?

lipids (phospholipid bilayer)

Explain the structure of a phospholipid.

Hydrophilic head; 2 hydrophobic tails

What are orgelles?

specialized structures found in eukaryotic cells that allow for specific functions

How many cells make up eukaryotic organisms?

many (multicellular)

What does the cell theory state?

1. all living things are made of cells 2. cells are the basic unit of life 3. cells come from other cells

Why are ribosomes important for the cell?

They are the site for protein synthesis.

Which types of cells contain nucleic acids?

ALL CELLS!

Which structures are found in ALL cells?

cell membrane, cytoplasm, DNA, ribosomes

Where is the genetic information found for prokaryotic cells?

free-floating (in the cytoplasm in a region called the nucleoid)

Give an example for organisms that are made of eukaryotic cells.

animal, plant, fungi, protist

What is a nucleus? Which colored structure is it in the image?

organelle that controls protects a cell's DNA- red

Explain why humans have so many different types of cells.

specialized cells for specialized functions

What type of cells are pictured? How do you know?

eukaryotic cells (nucleus present)

What is the purpose of carbohydrates found in/on the plasma membrane?

structural support/ cell signaling and recognition

How many cells make up prokaryotic organims?

1

Which major structures do plant cells have that animal cells lack?

chloroplasts, cell wall, central vacuole

What are the two main types of cells?

prokaryotic, eukaryotic

What type of cell is pictured? How do you know?

bacteria (prokaryotic) cell--no nucleus; coccus/sphere shaped