Prokaryotic Cells
Prokaryotic cells range in size from less than...
1 micrometer to no more than 10 micrometers.
Unicellular or Multicellular
Multicellular
Whats the function of lysosomes?
Lysosomes perform 3 main functions.
1- breaking down
2- digesting waste products
3- protecting foreign invaders
What are the 3 plant specific organelles?
Central Vacuole
Cell wall
Chloroplasts.
What does cholesterol do?
Cholesterol prevents the membrane from becoming stiff by ensuring that the phospholipids are not too closely packed togehter.
Where is the DNA found in prokaryotic cells?
What does their cell size range from?
Their cells range in size from 10 micrometers to aprox. 100 micrometers.
What is the function of mitochondria?
Considered the powerhouse of the cell as they are responsible for the storage of energy on the specialized energy - rich molecule called ATP
What is fragella?
Flagella is a long whip-like thread which can propel the cell along.
what do glycoproteins do?
Glycoproteins are essential for cell to cell communication and assists with transportation of molecules through the cell membrane.
The DNA forms a what?
A single large coil, commonly known as a circular chromosome.
Can Eukaryotic cells form structures?
Yes! Eukaryotic cells can form much larger structures such as tissues, organs and organ system.
What is the function of transport vesicles
Transport vesicles help move materials, such as proteins and other molecules, from one part of a cell to another
What is cilia?
Cilia are tiny hairs that beat simultaneously too move.
What does peripheral proteins do?
Maintain the cells cytoskeleton
Are prokaryotes bigger or smaller than eukaryotic cells?
In the nucleus
What is the function of vacuoles
Hydrophilic means...
attracted to water
What do structural proteins do?
Provides the cell with support and shape.
Key features of prokaryotes.. (name one)
2- It shows the absence of both a membrane-bound organelles.
Name 3 organelles eukaryotic cells have
1- Vacuoles
2- lysosomes
- transport vesicles
- mitochondria
- chloroplasts
What is the function of chloroplasts
produce energy through photosynthesis and oxygen-release processes, which sustain plant growth.
Hydrophobic means
repelled by water
Glycolipids are responsible for recognizing other cells within the organism.