Cells Quiz Flashcards
A large membrane- enclosed structure that contains the cells genetic material in the form of DNA
Nucleus
Cells that contain a nucleus, and membrane bound organelles
Ex: fungi or Protists, animal or plant cells
Eukaryotes
Lacks a nucleus and membrane bound organelles
Ex: bacteria
Prokaryote
List the steps of the cell theory
1) all living organisms are composed of one or more cells
2) cells are the basic unit of structure and organization of all living organisms
3) cells come from other cells
Is the portion of the cell outside the nucleus
Cytoplasm
Surrounds the nucleus and is composed of two membranes.
Nuclear envelope
The granular material you can see in the nucleus
Chromatin
Small, dense region in the nuclei
Nucleolus
Small particles of RNA and protein found throughout the cytoplasm.
Ribosomes
Proteins are produced in the ___ER and lipids are produced in the ____ ER
Rough
Smooth
Small organelles filled with enzymes
Lysosomes
Cells contain these saclike structures, they store materials such as water, salts, proteins, and carbohydrates.
Vacuoles
Organelles that convert the chemical energy stored in food into compounds that are more convenient for the cell to use
Mitochondria
Organelles that capture energy from sunlight and convert it into chemical energy in a process called photosynthesis
Chloroplasts
A network of protein filaments that help the cell to maintain its shape, is involved in Movement
Cytoskeleton
