Cell Theory and Structure

Question 1

The _ is the basic unit of structure and function of all living things

Answer 1

Cell

Question 2

What are the 3 main ideas of cell theory?

Answer 2

1.) All living things are made up of cells

2.) Cells are the basic unit of structure and function of all living things

3.) All cells arise for a previous living cell

Question 3

What are the 4 main functions of cells?

Answer 3

1.) Create Protein

2.) Maintain Homeostasis

3.) Create new daughter cells

4.) Produce Energy

Question 4

An outer covering made up of phospholipids that separates a cells interior from its surrounding environment

Answer 4

Plasma (Cell) Membrane

Question 5

The region outside the nucleus but inside the plasma membrane. Is made up of cytoskeleton

Answer 5

Cytoplasm

Question 6

Genetic Material of the cell

Answer 6

DNA

Question 7

Molecular machines that synthesize proteins

Answer 7

Ribosomes

Question 8

_ is a single celled organism that lacks a nucleus and membrane - bound organelles

Answer 8

Prokaryotes (Bacterium)

Question 9

Majority of Prokaryotic DNA is found in the _

Answer 9

Nucleoid

Question 10

_ contain a nucleus, membrane bound organelles, and multiple linear chromosomes

Answer 10

Eukaryotes

Question 11

organelles consist of a _ _

Answer 11

double membrane

Question 12

Double membranes are important because they

Answer 12

-help protect DNA

-prevent enzymes and external fluids from destroying the cytoplasm of the cell

Question 13

known as the “Control Center”

• the specific location that contains DNA which encodes for all instructions for the cell

Answer 13

Nucleus

Question 14

The 3 parts that make up a nucleus are

Answer 14

1.) Nuclear Membrane

2.) Nucleolus

3.) Nuclear Pores

Question 15

A bilayer membrane that surrounds the nucleus

Answer 15

Nuclear Membrane

Question 16

Where small and large subunits of ribosomes are made.

Made up of protein and rRNA

Answer 16

Nucleolus

Question 17

Made up of protein and regulate movement of molecules from the nucleus to the cytoplasm

Answer 17

Nuclear Pores

Question 18

Known as the Power House of the cell

Answer 18

Mitochondria

Question 19

Known as the “Roads” of the cell

Answer 19

Endoplasmic Reticulum (EPR)

Question 20

known as the “shippers”

Answer 20

Golgi Apparatus

Question 21

The 3 filaments that make up the Cytoskeleton

Answer 21

Microfilament

Intermediate Filament

Microtubules

Question 22

Known as the factory of the cell

Answer 22

Ribosomes

Question 23

Each pair of centrioles consists of _ triplets

Answer 23

9 triplets

Question 24

One triplet contains _ microtubules

Answer 24

3

Question 25

The two main types of cells

Answer 25

Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes

Question 26

known as the clean up units of the Eukaryotic cell

Answer 26

Lysosomes

Question 27

True or False: The Mitochondria is NOT found in a Prokaryote

Answer 27

True

Question 28

Cell Junction that attaches to ECM and helps tighten the cells together

Answer 28

Desmosomes

Question 29

Known as the detox units of the animal (eukaryotic) cell

Answer 29

Peroxisome

Question 30

Plant cells and animal cells both have _

Answer 30

Ribosomes

Question 31

Cell junction that consists of connexons that allow substances such as Ions, glucose, and amino acids to pass through channel connecting cells

Answer 31

Gap Junctions (GJ)

Question 32

There are _ triplets in a pair of Centrioles

Answer 32

18

Question 33

both eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells contain _

Answer 33

Ribosomes

Question 34

Cell junction that blocks materials from traveling through the small spaces between cells

Answer 34

Tight Junction (TJ)

Question 35

Glues cells together to form tissue

Answer 35

Extra cellular Matrix (ECM)

Question 36

What role do centrioles play in eukaryotes?

Answer 36

Mitosis ( Cell division)

Question 37

how many microtubules in a pair of centrioles?

Answer 37

54

Question 38

There are how many proteins found in connexons?

Answer 38

6

Question 39

The ECM is made up of _ and _

Answer 39

Collagen and Glycoproteins