Biology (Day 8; Basic Cell Structures)

Question 1

Cell membrane

Answer 1

supports/protects the cell; controls the movement of substances in/out of the cell

Question 2

Cell wall

Answer 2

A rigid structure that surrounds the cell membrane to support/protect the cell

Question 3

Cytoplasm

Answer 3

Clear, thick, jelly-like substance inside the cell membrane that contains the other organelles

Question 4

Ribosome

Answer 4

Small bodies floating in cytoplasm that makes proteins

Question 5

Flagella

Answer 5

Whip/tail-like structure that helps propel the cell forward

Question 6

Cilia

Answer 6

Short, hair-like structure that surrounds the cell and helps it move

Question 7

Pseudopodia

Answer 7

Extension of cytoplasm into the cell membrane that allows the cell to “crawl”