Cellular Biology

Question 1

phospholipid bilayer
controls passage of molecules
in and out of the cell

Answer 1

Plasma Membrane

Question 2

entire region of a cell between plasma membrane and nuclear envelope

made up of organelle suspended in a gel-like cytosol

Answer 2

Cytoplasm

Question 3

DNA

Answer 3

Deoxyribonucleic Acid

Question 4

genetic material of a cell

Answer 4

DNA

Question 5

DNA is located in an area of the cell called

Answer 5

Nucleoplasm

Question 6

cellular organelles responsible for protein synthesis

Answer 6

Ribosomes

Question 7

either as clusters (polyribosomes) or single dots float freely in the cytoplasm

Answer 7

Ribosomes

Question 8

single celled organism (unicellular)

Answer 8

Prokaryotes

Question 9

prokaryotes

used for locomotion

Answer 9

Flagella

Question 10

prokaryotes

bacteria attached to the host cell

Answer 10

Fimbriae

Question 11

prokaryotes

conjugation

Answer 11

Pili

Question 12

prokaryotes

exchange of genetic material during reproduction

Answer 12

Conjugation

Question 13

functions as protection, maintain cell shape, support

Answer 13

Cell Wall

Question 14

where DNA is found

Answer 14

Nucleoid

Question 15

maintains cell shape
secure organelles in place
allows them to move independently

Answer 15

Cytoskeleton

Question 16

membrane-bound organelle
it means “true nucleus”

Answer 16

Eukaryotes

Question 17

Two types of Eukaryotic Cell

Answer 17

Animal Cell
Plant Cell

Question 18

Common Components of Cell

Answer 18

Plasma Membrane
Cytoplasm
DNA
Ribosome

Question 19

most prominent organelle in a cell

contains the DNA of the cell

regulates the synthesis of ribosomes and proteins

stores chromatin

Answer 19

Nucleus

Question 20

semi-solid fluid that surrounds the nucleus and contains the chromatin and nucleolus

Answer 20

Nucleoplasm

Question 21

double membrane structure that forms the nucleus’ outermost part

Answer 21

Nuclear Envelope

Question 22

made up of DNA that is tightly coiled around histone protein clusters

linear structures

Answer 22

Chromosomes

Question 23

substance that make up the chromosome

made up of all the DNA

Answer 23

Chromatin

Question 24

biggest nuclear organelle and the main site of ribosome subunit biogenesis

Answer 24

Nucleolus

Question 25

nucleolus forms a specialized chromosomal structures

Answer 25

Nuclear Organizing Regions

Question 26

the site of ribosomal DNA transcription

Answer 26

NOR (Nuclear Organizing Regions)

Question 27

single membrane bound tiny vesicles present in eukaryotic cells degrade fatty acids and amino acids include digestive enzymes that breakdown toxic materials in the cell

Answer 27

Peroxisome

Question 28

series of interconnected membranous sacs and tubules modifies proteins and synthesizes lipids

Answer 28

Endoplasmic Reticulum

Question 29

endoplasmic reticulum has a hollow portion called

Answer 29

lumen or cisternal space

Question 30

er that has ribosomes has studded appearance makes phospholipids for cellular membranes structural modifications occur

Answer 30

Rough ER

Question 31

has few to no ribosomes synthesizes carbohydrates lipids and steriod hormones storage for calcium ions

Answer 31

Smooth ER

Question 32

responsible for storage of calcium ions

Answer 32

Sarcoplasmic Reticulum

Question 33

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