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2555761010what type of cell has a plasma membrane?both0
2555761187what type of cell has cytosol with organelles?both1
2555761188what type of cell has ribosomes?both2
2555761428what type of cell has a nucleus?eukaryotic3
2555761543what is the size of prokaryotic cells?1-10 um4
2555762035what is the size of the eukartyotic cells?10-100 um5
2555762288what type of cell has internal membranes?eukaryotic6
2555762732prokaryotic cells belong to what domain?domains Bacteria and Archaea7
2555763170eukaryotic cells belong to what domain?Eukarya and include animals, fungi, plants, and protists8
2555764513which cell does this detail describe: chromosomes are grouped together in a region called the nucleoid, but there is no nuclear membrane and therefore no nucleusprokaryotes9
2555765148which cell does this detail describe: no membrane bounded organelles are found in the cytosol (ribosomes are found but they are not membrane bound)prokaryotes10
2555765529which is the smallest of the two cells?prokaryotes11
2555765867which cell does this detail describe: a membrane enclosed nucleus contains the cell's chromosomeseukaryotes12
2555766231which cell does this detail describe: many membrane bounded organelles are found in the cytoplasmeukaryotes13
2555767421which is the largest of the two types of cells?eukaryotes14
2555767583what forms the boundary for a cell?plasma membrane15
2555768016what selectively permits the passage of materials into and out of the cell?plasma membrane16
2555768262what is the function of a plasma membrane?selectively permits the passage of materials into and out of the cell17
2555768762what is made up of phospholipids, proteins, and associated carbohydrates?plasma membrane18
2555770740what makes up the nucleus?nuclear envelope nucleolus chromatin19
2555771222what is the nuclear envelope?double membrane enclosing the nucleus; perforated by pores, contiguous with ER20
2555771623what is the double membrane enclosing the nucleus; perforated by pores, contiguous with ER called?nuclear envelope21
2555771932what is the nucleolus?nonmembranous organelle involved in production of ribosomes; a nucleus has one or more nucleoli22
2555772155what is a nonmembranous organelle involved in production of ribosomes; a nucleus has one or more nucleoli called?nucleolus23
2555772487what is chromatin?material consisting of DNA and proteins; visible as individual chromosomes in a dividing cell24
2555772656what is a material consisting of DNA and proteins; visible as individual chromosomes in a dividing cell called?chromatin25
2555773058what are ribosomes?nonmembranous organelles that make proteins; free in cytoplasm or bound to rough ER or nuclear envelope26
2555773523what are nonmembranous organelles that make proteins; free in cytoplasm or bound to rough ER or nuclear envelope called?ribosomes27
2555773673what is the golgi apparatus?organelle active in synthesis, modification, sorting, and secretion of cell products28
2555774524what is the organelle active in synthesis, modification, sorting, and secretion of cell products?golgi apparatus29
2555774684what is a lysosome?digestive organelle where macromolecules are hydrolyzed30
2555775033what is a digestive organelle where macromolecules are hydrolyzed?lysosome31
2555775353what is the mitochondria?organelle where cellular respiration occurs and most ATP is generated32
2555775744what is this: organelle where cellular respiration occurs and most ATP is generated?mitochondria33
2555776219what is a peroxisome?organelle with various specialized metabolic functions; produces hydrogen peroxide34
2555776618what is this: organelle with various specialized metabolic functions; produces hydrogen peroxide?peroxisome35
2555776898what is a microvilli?projections that increase the cell's surface area36
2555777388what are the projections that increase the cell's surface area called?microvilli37
2555778363what is the cytoskeleton?reinforces cell's shape, functions in cell movement; components are made up of protein38
2555778797what reinforces cell's shape, functions in cell movement; components are made up of protein?cytoskeleton39
2555778955what is the centrosome?region where the cell's microtubules are initiated; in an animal cell, contains a pair of centrioles40
2555779655what is flagellum?locomotion organelle present in some animal cells; composed of membrane enclosed microtubles41
2555779991what is the called?centrosome42
2555780175what is the locomotion organelle present in some animal cells; composed of membrane enclosed microtubles called?flagellum43
2555780887what is the endoplasmic reticulum?network of membranous sacs and tubes; active in membrane synthesis and other synthetc and metabolic processes; has rough and smooth regions44
2555781389what is a network of membranous sacs and tubes; active in membrane synthesis and other synthetc and metabolic processes; has rough and smooth regions called?endoplasmic reticulum45
2555781766what is in animal cells, but not in plant cells?lysosomes centrioles flagella (in some plant sperm)46
2555782576what is the cell wall?outer layer that maintains cell's shape and protects cell from mechanical damage; made of cellulose, other polysaccharides, and protein47
2555782959what is the plasmodesmata?channels through the cell walls that connect the cytoplasms of adjacent cells48
2555783804what are chloroplasts?photosynthetic organelle; converts energy of sunlight to chemical energy stored in sugar molecules49
2555786037what makes up the cytoskeleton?microfilaments intermediate filaments microtubules50
2555786249what is tonoplast?membrane enclosing the central vacuole51
2555787067what is the central vacuole?prominent organelle in older plant cells; functions include storage, breakdown of waste products, hydrolysis of macromolecules; enlargement of vacuole is a major mechanism of plant growth52
2555787993what is in plant cells, but not in animal cells?chloroplasts central vacuole and tonoplast cell wall plasmodesmata53
2555791747what is the function of the smooth ER?1. synthesis of lipids 2. metabolism of carbohydrates 3. detoxification of drugs and poisons54
2555792376what makes up mircortubules?protein tubulin55
2555792690what is the function of a microtubule?shape and support the cell and also serve as tracks along which organelles equipped with motor molecules can move. they also separate chromosomes during mitosis and meiosis and are the structural components of cilia and flagella56
2555793686what are microfilaments?composed of the protein actin. much smaller than microtubules, microfilaments function in smaller scale support. when coupled with the motor molecule myosin, microfilaments can be involved with movement57
2555794423what are intermediate filaments?slightly larger than microfilaments and smaller than microtubules. they are more permanent fixtures in the cell, where they are important in maintaining the shape of the cell and fixing the position of certain organelles58
2555796666what are the three types of intercellular junctions?tight desmosomes gap59
2555796780what are tight junctions?sections of animal cell membrane where two neighboring cells are fused, making the membranes water tight60
2555797015what are desmosomes?fasten adjacent animal cells together, functioning like rivets to fasten cells into strong sheets61
2555797523what are gap junctions?provide channels between adjacent animal cells through which ions, sugars, and other small molecules can pass62

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