Cell structure/cells

Question 1

Nucleus

Answer 1

Controls operation of cell. I.e. Cell division/structure/function

Question 2

Chromosome

Answer 2

Rod-like structures in nucleus. All cells have 23 pairs except sec cells which have 23 unpaired

Question 3

Genes

Answer 3

Regions in a chromosome that contain dna

Question 4

DNA

Answer 4

Regulates activities of cell according to sequence

Question 5

Karyotype

Answer 5

Pic of someone’s chromosomes arranged by size, shape and number

Question 6

Cell membrane

Answer 6

Surrounds/protects cell and controls what goes in and out of cell

Question 7

Cytoplasm

Answer 7

All material outside of nucleus but contained within the cell membrane. Supplies chemical needs of cell.

Question 8

Mitochondria

Answer 8

Sausage shaped. Provides energy for cell.

Question 9

Catabolism

Answer 9

The chemical process of breaking down sugar and fat into simpler substances used by mitochondria

Question 10

Endoplasmic reticulum

Answer 10

Cellular tunnel systems that manufacture proteins for cells

Question 11

Ribosomes

Answer 11

Attached to endoplasmic reticulum that build chains of proteins

Question 12

Anabolism

Answer 12

Process of building large proteins from small proteins pieces (amino acids)

Question 13

Metabolism

Answer 13

Total of chemical processes occurring in a cell

Question 14

Muscle cell

Answer 14

Long and slender contract and relax

Question 15

Epithelial cell

Answer 15

Square and flat skin cell provides protection

Question 16

Nerve cell

Answer 16

Long w/ extensions carries impulses

Question 17

Fat cell

Answer 17

Large empty spaces for fat storage