Study Guide
 Give the definition of a cell:
 Cell parts and their function:
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Nucleus:
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Ribosomes:
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ER:
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Mitochondria:
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Golgi Body:
 How are plant cells different than animal cells? Name two differences
 The two that you named in the previous question, what are their functions?
 Why are microscopes important in the study of cells? What are some of the things you saw
under the microscope related to cells?
 The basic parts of the microscope?
 Objective lenses
 Stage w/ clips
 Eyepiece
 Prokaryote and Eukaryote
o What is the difference?
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What are examples of each?
 Active and passive transport:
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What is the difference between active transport and passive transport?
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What are some example of passive transport?
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What is a solution?
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What is solute?
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Describe the following solutions:
 Hypertonic:
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Hypotonic:
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Isotonic:
 Osmosis and diffusion:
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Why does the cellular membrane allow for osmosis and diffusion?
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Know the basics (how they work as a method of transport) of osmosis and diffusion
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Osmosis:
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Diffusion:
 Chromosomes
o How many chromosomes found in your cells and where are they housed in the cell?
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Define the following:
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Karyotype:
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Haploid:
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Diploid:
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What is the difference between a male Karyotype and a female Karyotype?
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What can you tell about this person from this Karyotype? (two things)
 Asexual reproduction
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Define asexual reproduction:
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What are some benefits of this type of reproduction?
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What is a determent