Function of nucleus?
Contains DNA, nuclear envelope with pores, nucleolus makes ribosomes
DNA is linear. Eukaryotic or Prokaryotic?
Eukaryotic
What is the structure of a membrane?
hydrophillic heads, hydrophobic tails, semi-permeable
Ribosomes function?
Protein synthesis (free or bound)
Which is the smaller cell?
Prokaryotic
Does water use passive or active transport?
Passive transport (osmosis).
Lysosomes function?
Digestive enzymes; cell cleanup (remove waste) and use apoptosis
Domain of Prokaryotic?
Archea or Bacteria
Rough ER vs. Smooth ER
The Rough ER packages proteins for secretion and makes replacement membrane
The Smooth ER synthesizes lipids, metabolizes carbs, detox drugs and stores Ca^2+
Vacuole function?
Storage and transport
How do prokaryotic cells reproduce?
Through binary fission.
microfilaments function?
Thin strands that help the cell move and change shape.
Break down hydrogen peroxide with enzyme catalase
Around how big is the Eukaryotic cell
(10-100 mm)
Are there centrosomes in animals, plants, or both?
Only animals.