Cells
What are organelles?
Specialized structures that work together inside a cell
What is the function of the cytoskeleton?
network of proteins that supports and gives shape to a cell?
What is passive transport?
moving solutes from a high concentration to low concentration
What phase of interphase does DNA synthesis?
S phase
What is asexual reproduction?
producing offspring with one parent
What's the difference between prokaryotic cells and eukaryotic cells?
Eukaryotic cells: Nucleus and membrane bound organelles
Prokaryotic cells:
What is the function of the rough endoplasmic reticulum?
The rough endoplasmic reticulum works with the ribosomes to synthesize proteins
What is cancer?
In a single celled organism (Ex: Bacteria), mitosis is used for
reproduction
What is sexual reproduction?
producing offspring with 2 parents
What is the function of the Golgi apparatus?
modify and deliver proteins
If I place a gummy bear in a hypertonic solution what will occur?
the gummy bear will shrink since water will be leaving it
What is active transport?
going against the concentration gradient using ATP
How many cells are produced at the end of mitosis?
2 diploid cells
How many cells are produced at the end of meiosis 1?
2 diploid cells
What are the 3 principles of the cell theory?
If I place a gummy bear in a hypotonic solution what will occur?
gummy bear will expand because water went inside of it
What is a carcinogen?
substance that can cause cancer
What phase of mitosis do chromosomes line up in the middle?
Metaphase
How many cells are produced at the end of meiosis 2?
4 haploid cells
Which organelle contains enzymes that break down damaged cell parts?
Lysosome
What is a phospholipid composed of?
A polar head and a nonpolar tail
What is the term for programmed cell death?
Apoptosis
What occurs during prophase?
chromosomes condense and spindle fibers forms
What phases does crossing take place?
prophase 1