7-1; 7-2 Vocab

Question 1

Cell Theory

Answer 1

All living things are composed of cells, cells are the basic Units of structure and function in all living things, all cells are produced for already living cells.

Question 2

Nucleus

Answer 2

Large membrane enclosed structure that holds cell’s genetic information in the form of DNA

Question 3

Eukaryotes

Answer 3

Cells that have a nucleus

Question 4

Prokaryotes

Answer 4

Cells that do not have a nucleus

Question 5

Organelles

Answer 5

Specialized little organs in cells

Question 6

Cytoplasm

Answer 6

Part of cell outside nucleus

Question 7

Nuclear Envelope

Answer 7

Two membranes surrounding the nucleus

Question 8

Chromatin

Answer 8

Granual material in nucleus

Question 9

Chromosomes

Answer 9

Threadlike structures that contain genetic information

Question 10

Nucleolus

Answer 10

Small dense region where assembly of ribosomes begins

Question 11

Ribosomes

Answer 11

Small particles of RNA and protein found in cytoplasm

Question 12

Endoplasmic Reticulum

Answer 12

Internal membrane system in eukaryotic cells

Question 13

Golgi Apparatus

Answer 13

Membranes in cell that modify, sort, and package proteins from ER

Question 14

Lysosomes

Answer 14

Small organelles filled with enzymes

Question 15

Vacuoles

Answer 15

Sacklike structures that store materials like water, salt, protein, and carbs

Question 16

Mitochondria

Answer 16

Organelles that convert chemical energy in food into compounds more beneficial for cell use

Question 17

Chloroplasts

Answer 17

Organelles that capture energy from sun and convert it to chemical energy throug photosynthesis

Question 18

Cytoskeletons

Answer 18

Network of protein filaments that helps the cell maintain its shape

Question 19

Centrioles

Answer 19

Help organize cell division

Question 20

Cell

Answer 20

Basic units of life