DNA AND GENETICS
Molecule that stores the genetic instructions for all living things
DNA
TRUE OR FALSE: The central vacuole is found within both plant and animal cells
FALSE
Give an example of a prokaryotic organism
Bacteria
Robert hook used the ______ compound microscope
Three-lens
Types of passive transport
Diffusion and Osmosis
Proteins are made of _____ types of amino acids
20 / twenty
Centrioles and lysosomes are exclusive to...
Animal cells
Give an example of an Eukaryotic organism
Animals, Plants, fungi, and protists
According to the cell theory, what is required for an object to be considered alive?
It must be made of one or more cells... the cell is the most basic unit of life
Define difussion
What is the largest organelle?
Nucleus
What do lysosomes defend a cell from?
Invading bacteria and viruses
a feature unique to plants, algae, fungi and most bacteria cells
Cell wall
Schwann concluded that
All living things are made of cells
A protein that detects a signal molecule and performs an action in response
Receptor
Which has more DNA per cell, a strawberry or MR Valente?
A strawberry
The two major demands on the nucleus, DNA must be fully protected, and...
DNA must be available for use at the proper times
Eukaryotes
Schleiden was the first to note that
Plants are made of cells
What the fluid mosaic model describes
The arrangement of the molecules that make up a cell membrane
Stores and protects DNA
Nucleus
How do plant and Animal vacuoles differ?
Animal cells contain several small vacuoles. plants usually contain a single large vacuole
how do prokaryotic cells and Eukaryotic cells differ?
In what way are cells similar to atoms?
Basic building blocks for a larger structure
a hypertonic solution for one of your blood cells
Salt water, sugary solutions, anything with a higher solute concentration than normal blood