Cell Theory/Terms LESSON 1

Question 1

Cell Theory (3):

Answer 1

1. All cells come from previous cells.
2. A cell is the basic building block of life.
3. All living organisms are made up of cells.

Question 2

Diffusion:

Answer 2

Movement of particles from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration.

Question 3

Selective permeability:

Answer 3

Ability of the cell membrane to control what goes in and out of the cell.

Question 4

Osmosis:

Answer 4

Diffusion of water

Question 5

Passive vs. Active Transport:

Answer 5

Passive: Movement of substance across a cell membrane without using energy

Active: Movement of substance across a cell membrane using energy

Question 6

Protein Synthesis vs. Cellular Respiration vs. Photosynthesis

Answer 6

Protein synthesis: The process of creating proteins.

Cellular respiration: Converting sugar into energy

Photosynthesis: How plants make their own food

Question 7

Levels of biological organization:

Answer 7

Atom, molecule, organelle, cells, tissue, organ, organ system, and organism.