Exploring Cell Structure
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Objective
I can identify the main structures of a cell and their functions.
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Key concepts
3 concepts
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All cells have a cell membrane, cytoplasm, and DNA in common, no matter their type.
- 2
Eukaryotic cells have a nucleus and other specialized parts called organelles, while prokaryotic cells do not have a nucleus or membrane-enclosed organelles.
- 3
The nucleus contains DNA, which dictates what the cell will do, and the mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell, creating energy in the form of ATP.
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Practice
6 questions
What are the three main components that all cells, regardless of whether they are prokaryotic or eukaryotic, have in common?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of prokaryotic cells?
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“Name three organelles found in eukaryotic cells and describe their functions.”
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