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Eukaryotes and Prokaryotes
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Biology
9th Grade
11/30/2008

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Nucleoid-Prokaryote
Definition
the region where the chromosome of a prokaryote is stored. This site is the genetic control center of a prokaryote cell
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Plasmid-Prokaryote
Definition
small circles of DNA, not part of the nucleoid region. have genes that help bacteria survive under specific conditions (ie. many antibiotic resistance genes)
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Prokaryote Flagella
Definition
helical structure that acts like propeller. The structure is rigid and turned by a rotary motor at the base where it connects to the bacteria's body. cell movement, enables cells to swim through fluids
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Cell Wall-Prokaryotes and eukaryotes (not animals)
Definition
stiff fibers of cellulose (not in prokaryotes), other carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins. Supports and protects the cell. Allows for the development of turgor pressure.
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Plasma membrane-all cells
Definition
made up of phospholipids, proteins, carbohydrates, cholesterol. A Phospholipid bilayer with proteins embedded and attached, and carbs attached. Encloses the cell, controls the passage of materials into and out of the cell
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Cytosol-all cells
Definition
semi-fluid material surrounding cell structures. surrounds the organelles in the cell. Allows for nutrient exchange since all substances are dissolved in the cytosol.
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Ribosome-both
Definition
bodies composed of RNA and proteins. Can be found in the cytoplasm or attached to rough ER (in eukaryotes). catalyze synthesis of the cell's proteins
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Nucleus-Eukaryote
Definition
2 membranes with nuclear pores, DNA located inside nuclear membrane. the genetic control center (because it contains the chromosomes) and site of ribosome manufacture (nucleolus)
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Nucleolus-eukaryote
Definition
small drops of concentrated RNA and protein inside the nucleus. Site of ribosome synthesis.
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Cytoskeleton-Eukaryotes
Definition
made of protein. Microtubules, microfilaments, and connecting intermediate filaments. Provides structure for the cell. Holds organelles in place or moves them around by serving as tracks for organelles to travel on
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Microtubule-eukaryotes (part of cytoskeleton)
Definition
Hollow tubules (25 nm in diameter) made of protein called tubulin. Help maintain cell shape. Used to form eukaryote cilia and flagella. Move chromosomes during cell division, and serves as tracks that organelles can move along
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Microfilament-Eukaryote (part of cytoskeleton)
Definition
solid rods of protein (7 nm in diameter) subunits called actin. Help maintain cell shape. Also causes changes in cell shape and is used in muscle contractions. Forms the cleavage furrow in cell division
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Lysosome-Eukaryote-animal
Definition
A cell vesicle (a membrane sac) with digestive enzymes (hydrolytic proteins). Break down cell's old macromolecules for recycling. Some lysosomes fuse with the plasma membrane to release digestive enzymes outside the cell to break down bacteria and other foreign particles. The site of intracellular digestion (Fuse with vesicles containing food particles ingested by cell and uses the enzymes to digest the food).
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Centrosome-eukaryotes
Definition
region near the nucleus where microtubules for cell division radiate from, in animals it contains the cetrioles. organizes microtubules that divide chromosomes during cell division
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Centrioles-eukaryote-animal
Definition
9 triplet bundles of microtubules arranged in a cylinder. participate in Cell mitosis.
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Mitochondria-Eukaryote
Definition
double membrane, the inner membrane is extremely folded. the place where cell respiration occurs. This process generates energy for the cell by breaking down organic molecules and making ATP
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Chloroplast-Photoautotrophic Eukaryotes
Definition
double membrane with membrane discs (thylakoids) inside inner membrane. Site of photosynthesis pigments in thylakoids absorb light for all photosynthesis reactions
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Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum-Eukaryote
Definition
a system of folded membrane sacs with ribosomes attached. Is continuous with the smooth ER. Forms channels throughout the cytoplasm that connect many organelles of the cell. The attached ribosomes synthesize protein for export outside of cell, or proteins that will be part of a membrane. These proteins pass directly to ER which sends products to Golgi in a transport vesicle.
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Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum-Eukaryote
Definition
a system of folded membrane sacs without ribosomes attached. Forms channels throughout the cytoplasm that connect many organelles of the cell. Is continuous with the rough ER. makes triglycerides, (fat) phospholipids and steroids from precursor molecules in cytoplasm, detoxifies poisons, stores calcium ions in muscle cells
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Golgi apparatus-Eukaryote
Definition
series of membranous sacs. modifies and packages materials received from rough ER and sends these products out in vesicles for export from the cell
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Central vacuole-Eukaryote-plants
Definition
large membrane enclosed sac often in the center of the cell and takes up much of the internal space. contains water, digestive enzymes, and stores nutrients and waste products. enlarges as cell matures.
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Food vacuole-Eukaryote (usually unicellular organisms like protists)
Definition
Membrane bound vesicle surrounding particles of food formed by endocytosis. Brings food into cell and will fuse with a lysosome which contains digestive enzymes that will break down the food into usable monomer and carbon skeletons for the cell
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Contractile vacuole-eukaryote (usually unicellular organisms)
Definition
Membrane sac with microtubules that will help it contract. Pumps excess water out of cell to prevent the cell from bursting.
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Transport Vesicle-eukaryotes
Definition
membrane sac from ER or Golgi containing products made in the ER or ER products modified by Golgi. carry materials from the ER to the Golgi apparatus or from Golgi to the destination inside or outside of the cell. Fuse with plasma membrane to release contents outside of cell or fuse with membrane of organelles.
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Cilia-eukaryote
Definition
short flagella. Usually many together with a "9 and 2" arrangement of microtubules and protein surrounded by a plasma membrane. helps move cell around, also lines some organs and help move materials along a cell or tissue moves in an oar like motion against fluid surrounding the cell
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Eukaryotic flagella
Definition
long cell extensions. Usually one or two together with a "9 and 2" arrangement of microtubules and protein surrounded by a plasma membrane. propels cell in the same axis as the flagella by moving in an undulating (whip-like) motion
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Organelle
Definition
Any part of a eukaryotic cell that has its own structure and function can be considered an organelle.
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Non-compatible chemical reactions can occur simultaniously in eukaryotic cells because of what? What else does this enable?
Definition
Selectively permeable membranes that surround many organelles divide the cell into compartments. This separates specific processes and enables a division of labor within the cell.
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How many chromosomes does a prokaryote cell have?
Definition
Prokaryotes have one chromosome made up of a single continuous, circular molecule of DNA.
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each Eukaryotic chromosome consists of...
Definition
a single long DNA molecule wrapped around a series of protein spools called histone.
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Connected internal membrane system is made of what? What is its function?
Definition
Endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus, and transport vesicles. Proteins made by this system become part of the plasma membrane or other organelles. the lipid membranes of the vesicles also become part of the plasma membrane or the membranes of various organelles. The structure of this system enables it to act as a highway that directs proteins to target points inside the cell and to the plasma membrane for passage out of the cell.
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Major differences between prokaryotes and eukaryotes
Definition
1. Eukaryotes have nucleus
2. Eukaryotes have membrane-bound organelles.
3. Prokaryote flagella move like propellers but eukaryote flagella are whiplike.
4. Prokaryotes are unicellular but eukaryotes can be multicellular.
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3 Prokaryote shapes
Definition
Cocci (spheres)
Bacilli (rods)
Spirochetes (corkscrews)
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