Organelles
What are cell organelles?
Structures within a cell that perform specific functions.
Describe active transport.
Transports LARGE particles through a protein door or cell membrane USING energy (moving from low to high)
What is photosynthesis?
The process where plants capture light energy to change into food.
water + CO2 --> sugar and oxygen
^ energy
What type of organism makes its own food?
Producer
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Kylie Jenner
What is the function of the E.R?
An organelle that transports molecules through a cell and can contain ribosomes.
Describe passive transport.
Transports SMALL particles through the protein door from high to low WITHOUT using energy.
What is cellular respiration?
The process that breaks down sugars to release energy.
sugar + oxygen --> water, CO2, and ATP
What is the function of the nucleus?
To hold DNA (genetic information).
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Ariana Grande
What is the function of the cell membrane?
It allows materials to move into and out of the cell; functions as a barrier.
Describe endocytosis.
Transport of large particles through vesicles; uses energy to move into the cell.
What is mitosis?
The process in which cells divide and create two IDENTICAL daughter cells.
What do prokaryotes and eukaryotes have in common?
They both have cytoplasm, a cell membrane, and DNA.
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Which organelle carries out cellular respiration in a cell?
Mitochondria.
What is replicated in interphase?
DNA - chromosomes.
What is different about prokaryotes and eukaryotes?
Eukaryotes have membrane-bound organelles and a nucleus, while prokaryotes are older and more simplistic.
Who won the 2017-18 Stanley Cup?
Washington Capitals
What is the function of the chloroplast? Chlorophyll?
Chloroplast: to carry out photosynthesis.
Chlorophyll: a pigment found in the chloroplast that captures light.
What is diffusion?
What are the phases of mitosis?
Interphase, prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase, cytokinesis.
What are the characteristics of living things?
Made of cells, has DNA, reproduce, chemical reactions, develop and grow, and respond.
What college is Miss Tucker going to?
High Point University